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Pair of Antique Chinese Pith Paintings of Birds

Circa 1840

$4,400
£3,324.45
€3,811.63
CA$6,140.71
A$6,681.55
CHF 3,537.80
MX$80,383.67
NOK 44,922.19
SEK 41,100.66
DKK 28,478.16

About the Item

Exceptional pair of 19th century Chinese gouache paintings on pith paper depicting birds and flowers executed in the traditional gongbi technique. Presented under glass with french matting and gilt wood frames. Left: H: 16.25 W: 21 D: 1  Right: H: 16.75 W: 21.25 D: 1
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1840
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 78041stDibs: LU1659217411812

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