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Chinese Watercolour Painting on Silk Phoenix
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Chinese Watercolour Painting on Silk Phoenix

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a stunning Chinese watercolour on silk of a magnificent Phoenix type exotic bird with wonderful colours to the fine feathers.

The bird is depicted on a rock with attractive cherry blossom beneath. The painting is signed by the artist Cheng Yee Yet to the upper right border and has a red seal stamp beneath the signature.

There is some slight deterioration to the silk, lower right underneath the signature but this is nicely framed under glass so quite stable.

The picture measures 56 cms by 48 cms overall including the frame.

UK insured packing and delivery is £20.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Silk Phoenix Painting to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 08816249
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Aged silk ground: natural mellowing and darkening across the woven surface.
Ink calligraphy and carved seal impression: traditional signature block to upper right.
Fine brushwork in mineral pigments: hand execution directly on the silk ground.
Framing tape and wire hanging: later twentieth-century reframing.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1116607
Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description
This is a stunning Chinese watercolour on silk of a magnificent Phoenix type exotic bird with wonderful colours to the fine feathers.

The bird is depicted on a rock with attractive cherry blossom beneath.

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The painting is signed by the artist Cheng Yee Yet to the upper right border and has a red seal stamp beneath the signature.
Rams Head Antiques
fig 1. A framed Chinese watercolour painting on silk depicting a colourful preening phoenix perched on a rock beside pink flowers, complete with calligraphy and a red seal stamp.
fig 1. Chinese Watercolour Painting on Silk Phoenix

There is some slight deterioration to the silk, lower right underneath the signature but this is nicely framed under glass so quite stable.

The picture measures 56 cms by 48 cms overall including the frame.

UK insured packing and delivery is £20.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Silk Phoenix Painting to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 08816249
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Aged silk ground: natural mellowing and darkening across the woven surface.
Ink calligraphy and carved seal impression: traditional signature block to upper right.
Fine brushwork in mineral pigments: hand execution directly on the silk ground.
Framing tape and wire hanging: later twentieth-century reframing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1116607
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A framed Chinese watercolour painting on silk depicting a colourful preening phoenix perched on a rock beside pink flowers, complete with calligraphy and a red seal stamp.
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Archive I A framed Chinese watercolour painting on silk depicting a colourful preening phoenix perched on a rock beside pink flowers, complete with calligraphy and a red seal stamp.

Chinese Watercolour Painting on Silk Phoenix

Archive II A framed Chinese watercolour painting on silk depicting a colourful preening phoenix perched on a rock beside pink flowers, complete with calligraphy and a red seal stamp. View II
Archive III A framed Chinese watercolour painting on silk depicting a colourful preening phoenix perched on a rock beside pink flowers, complete with calligraphy and a red seal stamp. View III
Archive IV A framed Chinese watercolour painting on silk depicting a colourful preening phoenix perched on a rock beside pink flowers, complete with calligraphy and a red seal stamp. View IV
Archive V A framed Chinese watercolour painting on silk depicting a colourful preening phoenix perched on a rock beside pink flowers, complete with calligraphy and a red seal stamp. View V
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A framed Chinese watercolour painting on silk depicting a colourful preening phoenix perched on a rock beside pink flowers, complete with calligraphy and a red seal stamp.
Chinese Watercolour Painting on Silk Phoenix
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A framed Chinese watercolour painting on silk depicting a colourful preening phoenix perched on a rock beside pink flowers, complete with calligraphy and a red seal stamp.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional Chinese
  • MaterialSilk, Pigment, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsPhoenix motif, Floral elements, Calligraphy inscription, Artist seal stamp
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 48 cm (19 in)

This Chinese watercolour painting on silk dates from the period around 1900 and depicts a traditional oriental bird subject. The artwork presents a colourful phoenix preening its fine plumage, perched atop a rock with pink floral elements below, complemented by a vertical calligraphy inscription and a red artist seal stamp in the upper right corner. Rendered in a polychrome palette of blue, red, gold, green, and pink, the piece shows slight deterioration to the silk ground near the lower right margin. The picture is enclosed behind protective glass within a stepped wooden moulding frame displaying a warm gilded finish, and measures 56 cm high by 48 cm wide overall. Positioned as a wall art piece suitable for traditional or eclectic interiors, this framed artwork makes a striking focal point when hung above a sideboard in a living room, dining area, or hallway. The maximalist wonderland design vibe adds vibrant colour and cultural character to domestic spaces without requiring extensive surrounding decor. The framed assembly hangs securely on interior walls using standard wall-mounting fixings, bringing historic oriental style and detailed pigment work directly into modern home settings.

FAQs

Silk painting is one of the oldest artistic traditions in China, dating back over two millennia. Artists applied watercolour pigments and ink directly to woven silk, predominantly depicting landscapes, portraits, and traditional bird-and-flower motifs that carry symbolic meaning.

Traditional Chinese silk paintings are created using natural silk panels stretched over frames or backing paper. The medium consists of Chinese ink and natural mineral or plant-based watercolours applied with soft animal-hair brushes.

Authentic pieces feature visible brushwork texture, fine variations in pigment saturation, and genuine ink absorbency into the silk weave. They typically incorporate hand-written calligraphic inscriptions accompanied by red ink artist seal stamps carved from stone.

Position the framed artwork as a focal point above a console table or sideboard in neutral-toned interiors. Pairing delicate silk artwork with dark wood furniture or contemporary minimalist frames creates a balanced juxtaposition between historical texture and modern design.

Silk is highly sensitive to environmental conditions, so framed artwork should be kept away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent fading and textile decay. Glazing with UV-protective glass and mounting on acid-free backing materials helps preserve the silk fibers.
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