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Four Antique 19th Century circa 1880 Chinese Gouaches on Rice Paper Geisha Girls

About the Item

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four antique circa 1880’s Chinese hand painted Gouache paintings depicting Geisha girls in traditional settings. A very good looking and beautifully painted suite, they were made for the export market during the British colonialism, visiting dignitaries and high ranking military would purchase them as grand tour souvenirs. The condition is good for the period, the paper has coloured with age and has patina on all of them, one has a small rip in one corner, please view the pictures. Dimensions each Height:- 26.5cm Width:- 23.5cm Depth:- 2cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823331049302

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