Lot 1152
  • 1152

Two albums of Chinese watercolour drawings on rice paper Qing dynasty, 19th century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • rice paper watercolour paintings, bound with a textile cover
one comprising 12 leaves of rice paper paintings variously depicting figures of different professions, the other comprising 12 leaves of rice paper paintings depicting dignitaries and attendants amongst elaborate interiors, each bound with textile covers

Condition

Both albums in reasonable condition with the exception of minor tears and losses (particularly to the larger album) and loosening of the mounts. The colours are generally well-preserved.
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