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Chinese Watercolour on Silk Hunting Birds 19th Century
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Chinese Watercolour on Silk Hunting Birds 19th Century

19th century
Sold 30 July 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
This “Chinese Watercolour on Silk Hunting Birds 19th Century” found a buyer.

It was listed by Rams Head Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This is a charming 19th century watercolour on silk panel depicting a hunting scene well executed in pretty pastel shades. The painting shows huntsmen with long rifles and bows and arrows dressed in traditional Mandarin costume.

The picture is in excellent condition and has great charm.

This measures 28 cms x 20 cms overall including the gilt and ebonised period frame.

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Silk Watercolour to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1156727
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This is a charming 19th century watercolour on silk panel depicting a hunting scene well executed in pretty pastel shades.
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The painting shows huntsmen with long rifles and bows and arrows dressed in traditional Mandarin costume.
Rams Head Antiques

The picture is in excellent condition and has great charm.

This measures 28 cms x 20 cms overall including the gilt and ebonised period frame.

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Silk Watercolour to the 1870s.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1156727
Rams Head Antiques
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An antique nineteenth-century Chinese watercolour painting on silk depicts figures hunting birds among blossoming branches, housed within a dark carved wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique nineteenth-century Chinese watercolour painting on silk depicts figures hunting birds among blossoming branches, housed within a dark carved wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Chinese Watercolour on Silk Hunting Birds 19th Century

Archive II An antique nineteenth-century Chinese watercolour painting on silk depicts figures hunting birds among blossoming branches, housed within a dark carved wooden frame. View II
Archive III An antique nineteenth-century Chinese watercolour painting on silk depicts figures hunting birds among blossoming branches, housed within a dark carved wooden frame. View III
Archive IV An antique nineteenth-century Chinese watercolour painting on silk depicts figures hunting birds among blossoming branches, housed within a dark carved wooden frame. View IV
Archive V An antique nineteenth-century Chinese watercolour painting on silk depicts figures hunting birds among blossoming branches, housed within a dark carved wooden frame. View V
Archive VI An antique nineteenth-century Chinese watercolour painting on silk depicts figures hunting birds among blossoming branches, housed within a dark carved wooden frame. View VI
Archive VII An antique nineteenth-century Chinese watercolour painting on silk depicts figures hunting birds among blossoming branches, housed within a dark carved wooden frame. View VII
Archive VIII An antique nineteenth-century Chinese watercolour painting on silk depicts figures hunting birds among blossoming branches, housed within a dark carved wooden frame. View VIII
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Verified Since Sep 2014
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An antique nineteenth-century Chinese watercolour painting on silk depicts figures hunting birds among blossoming branches, housed within a dark carved wooden frame.
Chinese Watercolour on Silk Hunting Birds 19th Century
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An antique nineteenth-century Chinese watercolour painting on silk depicts figures hunting birds among blossoming branches, housed within a dark carved wooden frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialSilk, Wood, Pigment
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsFigural hunting scene, Blossoming tree branches, Exotic birds, Carved wooden frame
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 28 cm (11 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century Chinese watercolour on silk typically features delicate pigments applied to woven silk fabric, often depicting traditional narratives, flora, and fauna for both domestic and export markets.

These works were traditionally crafted using fine-woven silk fabric as a ground, natural mineral and botanical watercolours, and traditional wooden or lacquered framing materials.

Authenticity is assessed through examining the weave of the silk substrate, the ageing characteristics of natural pigments, hand-painted brushwork details, and the construction methods of the antique frame.

An antique silk painting can be styled as a focal point on a neutral wall, allowing its historical narrative and subtle colour palette to complement contemporary minimalist or eclectic interior schemes.

Preservation requires framing with UV-protective conservation glass, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity, and maintaining stable indoor temperatures to prevent silk degradation and pigment fading.
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