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Chinese Peony and Pheasant Canopy Painting, circa 1850

$4,380
£3,309.33
€3,794.30
CA$6,112.79
A$6,651.18
CHF 3,521.72
MX$80,018.29
NOK 44,718
SEK 40,913.83
DKK 28,348.71

About the Item

The experience of art itself can be an intimate one and this bed canopy, hand painted over 100 years ago by an artist in Canton, was more intimate than most. Delicately painted birds and tree peonies come to life as symbols of prosperity and good fortune. Surrounded by complementary paintings, the bed created an enclosure, a style popular in southern China at the turn of the century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 50 in (127 cm)Width: 73 in (185.42 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DVDD0211stDibs: LU820019900332

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