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Large Chinese Watercolour
Youlls Antiques
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Youlls Antiques

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Large Chinese Watercolour

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Youlls Antiques
Description

A Chinese early 20th Century watercolour and ink painting depicting three gods. Good large size and bright colours, some old staining , commensurate with age, but overall in good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
147.5cm (58.07")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Youlls Antiques has dated this Chinese Watercolour Ancestor Painting to the 1910s.

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SA1133153
Description
A Chinese early 20th Century watercolour and ink painting depicting three gods.
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Good large size and bright colours, some old staining , commensurate with age, but overall in good condition.
Youlls Antiques
Height
147.5cm (58.07")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Chinese Watercolour Ancestor Painting to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133153
Youlls Antiques
Youlls Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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A framed Chinese watercolour painting depicting traditional figures and children against an aged gold-tone background.
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Archive I A framed Chinese watercolour painting depicting traditional figures and children against an aged gold-tone background.

Large Chinese Watercolour

Archive II A framed Chinese watercolour painting depicting traditional figures and children against an aged gold-tone background. View II
Archive III A framed Chinese watercolour painting depicting traditional figures and children against an aged gold-tone background. View III
Archive IV A framed Chinese watercolour painting depicting traditional figures and children against an aged gold-tone background. View IV
Archive V A framed Chinese watercolour painting depicting traditional figures and children against an aged gold-tone background. View V
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Youlls Antiques
Telephone 01488 682 046
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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
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Youlls Antiques
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Location: 27-28 Charnham St, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 OEJ, United Kingdom
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A framed Chinese watercolour painting depicting traditional figures and children against an aged gold-tone background.
Large Chinese watercolour
Ref: SA1133153
A framed Chinese watercolour painting depicting traditional figures and children against an aged gold-tone background.
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Traditional Chinese figure paintings often depict deities, ancestors, or mythical figures such as the Sanxing (Fu, Lu, and Shou), symbolising prosperity, status, and longevity. These artworks were traditionally commissioned to honour family lineage or bring auspicious blessings into the household.

Traditional Chinese watercolours were rendered using natural mineral pigments, soot-based ink, and water on mulberry paper or silk substrates. The finished works were frequently mounted onto paper scrolls or backed with woven silk for preservation and display.

Appraisers examine the natural age patina, including uniform discolouration, fine creasing, and foxing on the paper or silk backing. Additional markers include traditional seal mark signatures, hand-drawn linework, and evidence of historical re-mounting techniques.

A large Asian watercolour serves as a structural focal point when hung above a neutral sideboard or positioned in a grand entryway. Pairing the artwork with contemporary, minimal furniture creates a curated, eclectic contrast that highlights the detailed historical imagery.

Display the painting away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading, warping, and foxing of the paper. Frame the artwork using UV-filtering museum glass and acid-free mounting materials to protect the pigments from environmental degradation.
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