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Chinese Export Watercolor Exotic Bird Paintings on Paper

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China Trade watercolor paintings of exotic birds on branches are in watercolor and gouache on Chinese paper. One picture depicts a pigeon perched on a tree branch with a landscape background. Chinese calligraphy can be seen in the top right corner. The second picture depicts two courting birds in shades of brown, both perched on a branch, also in a landscape background. Both paintings framed with a green silk mat and contemporary gilt and dark wood frame. Reference: Chinese Export Watercolours by Craig Clunas (Victoria and Albert Museum Far Eastern Series), page 89 for very similar composition of a Hawfinch on a branch.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820-1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Downingtown, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ny5937B-mrr1stDibs: LU86103043302

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