Lot 181
  • 181

A set of twelve Chinese Export paintings of fish on pith paper early 19th century

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • wood, paper, paint
  • frames 14 1/2 in. by 18 3/4 in.
  • 36.8 cm; 47.6 cm
within later verre eglomisé frames.

Condition

Overall good condition; frames with minor wear; the paintings with bright colors; the pith paper is in generally good condition with some minor discolorations in some paintings and with few very tiny losses to the paper.
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