Chinese Decorative Art

Chinese Large Ink Paintings on Silk with Huntsmen, Mid-19th century The set of four large framed painting each depict different complex pictures. The paintings are executed in a bold and expressive style, with rich blacks and bold brushstrokes. The scenes are full of detail, with carefully rendered figures, animals, and landscapes. Dimensions: 73 inches x 26 5/16 inches wide; Sight 65 3/4 inches x 20 2/4 inches wide The first painting depicts a variety of male figures hunting different game in different parts of the scene. In the center, two men are hawking, while at the top of the painting, a group of horsemen with a dog are chasing rabbits and deer. The second painting shows groups of horsemen and tents, perhaps returning from the hunt. The huntsmen are all dressed in traditional Chinese hunting attire, with long robes and hats. The scene is set in a mountainous landscape, with snow-capped peaks in the distance. The third painting depicts huntsmen with bows and arrows, while in the lower portion of the painting, two men, one dark-skinned, are riding camels loaded with bolts of fabric. The fourth painting shows groups of men on horseback in valleys between mountain peaks. The top vignette shows mounted horsemen with a tiger, while in the center, two men are crossing a wooden bridge with a young bear. In the lower portion of the painting, two standing male figures are talking in an animated manner. The paintings are double matted, with a thin green silk inner mat and a wide cream-colored outer mat. The paintings are within gilt frames. The paintings are in good condition overall, with some minor wear and tear consistent with age and use. The paintings are an excellent example of Chinese ink painting...

Chinese Large Watercolours on Paper of Junks and Sampans, After drawings done by William Alexander (1767-1816) for Sir John Barrow, Circa 1805-10 Each of the six watercolours o...

China trade miniature watercolor pictures of junks and sampans on pith paper, circa 1860-1880    The miniature watercolors of junks and sampans are painted on pith paper with their original blue silk ribbon border and now mounted as two sets of six within a single frame. Each boat is named below- Picture one: Passenger boat, mandarin boat, silk boat, actors boat, pleasure boat, and tientsin boat. Picture two: Duck boat...

China Trade painting of the Scottish Schooner, The Lochbulig, circa 1875 The Chinese painting depicts a starboard view of the Lochbulig at se...

Chinese Gouache and watercolor painting, circa 1850-1880 The large gouache on paper depicts a group of people at a Shrine. The painting glazed...

Chinese Gouache & Watercolour large painting of a Riverside scene, circa 1850-1880. The gouache on paper depicts a riverside scene of men lifting a heavy wicker basket out of a w...

China trade large watercolour paintings of sampans and junks, circa 1800-1820 The China trade watercolours each depict a different image of a Chinese sampan or junk. They are pai...

China trade watercolors of birds in églomisé frames, Circa 1840. The pair of China trade pith watercolors are within an églomisé and decoup...

China trade set of twelve botanical flower pith paper paintings, decoupage frames, circa 1840. The set of twelve fine paintings of flowers on...

China trade large watercolor painting of a bird, circa 1800-1820 Superb large China trade watercolor painting of a large bird on a branch on Eur...

China trade large watercolor painting of a bird, Kingfisher, circa 1800-1820. Superb large China Trade watercolor painting of a large Kingfish...

China trade large watercolour painting of a bird, circa 1800-1820 Superb large China trade watercolour painting of a large bird on European pap...