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Two Antique Chinese Gouache Paintings of Birds on Pith Paper

$2,650per set
£2,038.56per set
€2,366.18per set
CA$3,737.13per set
A$4,186.22per set
CHF 2,198.75per set
MX$50,903.06per set
NOK 27,843.39per set
SEK 26,430.86per set
DKK 17,659.75per set

About the Item

Rare 19th Century gouache paintings on pith paper, one of two birds on a tree and one of a blue bird on a branch with flowers and trees both executed in a distinctive traditional delicate technique. Presented in a wood frame under glass.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 73031stDibs: LU860342330112

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