Lot 237
  • 237

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

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • pine, glass, paint, ricepaper
  • frames 14 in. by 17 3/4 in.
  • 35.6 cm; 45.1 cm
depicting butterflies and insects.  Within later silvered and ebonized verre églomisé frames.  Not examined out of frames.

Condition

Overall good condition; some minor foxing and stains in areas; colors are vibrant, very minor rippling to paper in places; not examined out of frames.
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