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Who are the Chinese Cynical Realism artists?
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The Chinese Cynical Realism artists are a group of contemporary artists who emerged in the 1990s. Through their paintings and other work, they sought to comment on sociopolitical issues, such as Communism, industrialization and modernization. Some of the most well-known Chinese Cynical Realists include Fang Lijun, Liu Wei and Yue Minjun. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Chinese paintings.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Ink and Color Painting on Silk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Qing Dynasty ink & color painting on silk, Chinese, late 19th century. Butterflies fluttering in gongbi style. Text on right translates to: Morning Mist, Butterflies, divine, imitati...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings
Materials
Silk, Giltwood, Paint
Chinese ornithological painting on rice paper, c. 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese ornithological painting on rice/pith paper. These works were prepared in small volumes featuring a particular activity, or ornithological/botanical subject. Disassembled from its original book form, it has been archival mounted and framed under UV glass...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Paper
Chinese Antique Signed Embroidered Silk Framed Painting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tall framed and matted Chinese embroidered silk painting depicting birds and flowers and shrubbery. Signed with calligraphy inscription and r...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Silk, Wood
Pair of Chinese Patriarch Matriarch Ancestral Portraits
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately pair of Chinese export ancestor portraits depicting a patriarch and matriarch of high ranking official status. Both depicted sitting and wearing decorated robes and hats. Mou...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Silk, Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Late 19th-C. Hand Painted Chinese Ancestral Portraits Un Water Gilt Frames - S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of late 19th century hand painted ancestral portraits depicting a wealthy couple in fabulous robes. I love the muted tones of the paint. The water gilt frames highlight...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
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Chinese Qing Four Panel Carved Soapstone Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Chinese late Qing dynasty four panel folding coromandel screen featuring carved soapstone. The lacquered panels are decorated with idyllic scenes of beauties in a pagoda p...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
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Soapstone, Brass
