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Antique Chinese Paintings Dignitaries Set of Three

19th century
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This is a good set of three Chinese 19th century paintings of noble dignitaries painted with fine skill in gouache on pith. These are attractively framed in their original antique gilt frames that are nicely rubbed, they have the original gilt metal decorative hangers and gold mounts.

The set are lovely antique condition. As is often the case with this fragile medium there are some splits to the pith but the works are all intact and secure in the frames.

They are all painted in lovely bold colours with great attention to detail.

They all measure 25 cms by 32 coverall including the frame.

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated these Chinese Dignitary Pith Paintings to the 1850s.

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This is a good set of three Chinese 19th century paintings of noble dignitaries painted with fine skill in gouache on pith.
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These are attractively framed in their original antique gilt frames that are nicely rubbed, they have the original gilt metal decorative hangers and gold mounts.
Rams Head Antiques
fig 1. A vertical set of three framed Chinese export paintings depicting seated and standing dignitaries in traditional blue Qing dynasty robes framed in gilt wood.
fig 1. Antique Chinese Paintings Dignitaries Set of Three

The set are lovely antique condition. As is often the case with this fragile medium there are some splits to the pith but the works are all intact and secure in the frames.

They are all painted in lovely bold colours with great attention to detail.

They all measure 25 cms by 32 coverall including the frame.

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated these Chinese Dignitary Pith Paintings to the 1850s.

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A vertical set of three framed Chinese export paintings depicting seated and standing dignitaries in traditional blue Qing dynasty robes framed in gilt wood.
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Archive I A vertical set of three framed Chinese export paintings depicting seated and standing dignitaries in traditional blue Qing dynasty robes framed in gilt wood.

Antique Chinese Paintings Dignitaries Set Of Three

Archive II A vertical set of three framed Chinese export paintings depicting seated and standing dignitaries in traditional blue Qing dynasty robes framed in gilt wood. View II
Archive III A vertical set of three framed Chinese export paintings depicting seated and standing dignitaries in traditional blue Qing dynasty robes framed in gilt wood. View III
Archive IV A vertical set of three framed Chinese export paintings depicting seated and standing dignitaries in traditional blue Qing dynasty robes framed in gilt wood. View IV
Archive V A vertical set of three framed Chinese export paintings depicting seated and standing dignitaries in traditional blue Qing dynasty robes framed in gilt wood. View V
Archive VI A vertical set of three framed Chinese export paintings depicting seated and standing dignitaries in traditional blue Qing dynasty robes framed in gilt wood. View VI
Archive VII A vertical set of three framed Chinese export paintings depicting seated and standing dignitaries in traditional blue Qing dynasty robes framed in gilt wood. View VII
Archive VIII A vertical set of three framed Chinese export paintings depicting seated and standing dignitaries in traditional blue Qing dynasty robes framed in gilt wood. View VIII
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A vertical set of three framed Chinese export paintings depicting seated and standing dignitaries in traditional blue Qing dynasty robes framed in gilt wood.
Antique Chinese Paintings Dignitaries Set Of Three
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A vertical set of three framed Chinese export paintings depicting seated and standing dignitaries in traditional blue Qing dynasty robes framed in gilt wood.
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Produced primarily in Canton during the nineteenth century, Chinese export pith paintings were created for Western visitors seeking visual representations of Chinese trade, court dignitary life, flora, and fauna.

These works were executed using opaque water-based gouache pigments applied to pith paper, a organic cellular material sliced from the inner stem of the Tetrapanax papyrifer plant.

Authentic pith paintings feature a translucent texture, raised gouache brushwork, and characteristic fine splits due to the delicate botanical nature of the substrate over time.

Arranging a vertical trio of framed portraits on a narrow wall or alcove provides structure and introduces rich historic colour to modern or traditional schemes.

Pith paper is sensitive to environmental changes; keep works sealed behind UV-filtering glass, avoid high humidity, and store away from direct sunlight to prevent fading and cracking.
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