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Mid-19th Century Pair of Chinese Gouache Portraits

$960per set
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£733.97per set
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€845.39per set
€1,056.73per set20% Off
CA$1,345.25per set
CA$1,681.57per set20% Off
A$1,501.85per set
A$1,877.31per set20% Off
CHF 786.95per set
CHF 983.68per set20% Off
MX$18,384.12per set
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NOK 9,994.23per set
NOK 12,492.79per set20% Off
SEK 9,423.29per set
SEK 11,779.12per set20% Off
DKK 6,309.21per set
DKK 7,886.51per set20% Off
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Mid-19th century pair of Chinese portraits painted on rice or pith paper. An official of the Qing dynasty and his wife, set in lushly detailed interiors. From symbols of authority to remarkable interiors, these are superb gouache paintings. Each with a paper crack. Sight: 11.75" x 7.5". Frames: 18 7/8" x 13 7/8". Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, Whitehall is a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.88 in (47.96 cm)Width: 13.88 in (35.26 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Each with a paper crack. Condition commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WP-2454z1stDibs: LU6458237900212

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