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19th Century, Chinese Hand-Painted Silk Collage of Exotic Birds
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PRESENTING A LOVELY framed 19C Chinese Hand painted Silk Collage of Exotic Birds.
Rare collage of Four Chinese hand-painted silk panels of exotic birds and birds of paradise, from circa 1850-70.
THE PANELS DEPICT:
(1) The first panel features two blue tailed birds of paradise on a tree branch surrounded by orange blossoms.
(2) The second panel features a pair of orange tailed birds of paradise on a tree branch surrounded by cherry blossoms.
(3) The third panel features a pair of blue chested and blue headed exotic birds on the ground amidst grass and foliage.
(4) The fourth panel features a pair exotic multi-colored birds on the ground, male and female, amidst grass and blossoms.
Newly framed (under glass) and mounted in a gold matted 4 board panel.
Some slight foxing on the silks, consistent with age, but colors are still magnificently vibrant, and the fact that they have survived so well is miraculous!
Provenance: Bought at Auction in the UK.
Dimensions: Framed: 11 in x 14 in
Condition: Some very minor discoloration to silk panels due to age, but colors still very vibrant. One repair to bottom left panel background.
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:Chinese Export (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1850-70
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Some very minor discoloration to silk panels due to age, but colors still very vibrant. One repair to bottom left panel background.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3978112204333
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