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Pair of Antique Chinese Pith Paintings of Birds

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

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
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 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 1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 78041stDibs: LU860348109302

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