Name: Framed Chinese Watercolour of Birds on Pith Paper - 19th Century
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: M305
Price: 578.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Framed Watercolour Painting of Birds on Pith Paper - 19thC I Indigo Antiques

Chinese Antique Red Lacquer Sideboard & Screen With a classic Chinoiserie Pith painting | Indigo Antiques

Framed Chinese Watercolour of Birds on Pith Paper - 19th Century

SKU: M305 19th Century, from China

$578.00 * Margin Scheme: No UK Tax

Dimensions:: W49 x D2 x H41 cm
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This lovely antique Chinese gouache painting is painted on pith paper and dates from the 19th century. This was painted in China for the European market which was enjoying a fascination with all things Chinese and Chinoiserie.

Pith paper is made from the spongy cellular tissue in the stem of a small tree called Tetrapanax Papyrifera, native to south-west China. Pith is incredibly fragile.

This old Chinese gouache painting has been framed in a later simple gilt frame.

Condition:

Some historic water damage to the top right corner of the painting. See photos for more detail.

From China

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