Lot 209
  • 209

A Chinese export mirror painting in a George III style giltwood frame the painting, China, circa 1800, the frame 19th century

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • pine
  • 95cm. high, 91cm. wide; 3ft 1½in., 3ft.
the painting depicting a Chinese couple in a palace being served tea, surrounded by giltwood frame with stylised columns and balustrades and typical acanthus carved and c-scroll glass border, the top with foliage cusp, the apron with carved waterfall

Condition

Mirror painting: In good overall condition with some typical minor loses to painted surface notably around the edge. Frame: Age cracks, chips and minor losses to the frame which has been re-gilt.
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