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Small Pair Antique Chinese Watercolours

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 November 2025 · Antique Furniture Direct
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A charming small pair of antique Chinese export rice paper watercolour paintings dating from circa 1900. Featuring two women in traditional blue robes both sitting down, one pointing at a basket the other pointing to herself while winding a ball of thread. Presented in modern ebonised and gilt, decorative glazed frames.

Construction/Wood:

Frames complete with glass

Condition Report:

Original condition with good colour and patina. General wear and marks commensurate with age. Slight wear to frames in places.

Dimensions:

Frame Width: 23cm

Frame Height: 29cm

Frame Depth: 2cm

Watercolour Height: 13cm

Watercolour Width: 8cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Pair of Antique Chinese Watercolours to the 1900s.

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SA1176965
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Description
A charming small pair of antique Chinese export rice paper watercolour paintings dating from circa 1900.
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Featuring two women in traditional blue robes both sitting down, one pointing at a basket the other pointing to herself while winding a ball of thread.
Antique Furniture Direct

Presented in modern ebonised and gilt, decorative glazed frames.

fig 1. A pair of framed antique Chinese watercolour paintings depicting seated figures in traditional attire.
fig 1. Small Pair Antique Chinese Watercolours

Construction/Wood:

Frames complete with glass

Condition Report:

Original condition with good colour and patina. General wear and marks commensurate with age. Slight wear to frames in places.

Dimensions:

Frame Width: 23cm

Frame Height: 29cm

Frame Depth: 2cm

Watercolour Height: 13cm

Watercolour Width: 8cm

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Pair of Antique Chinese Watercolours to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176965
Antique Furniture Direct
Antique Furniture Direct
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2013
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Archive I A pair of framed antique Chinese watercolour paintings depicting seated figures in traditional attire. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A pair of framed antique Chinese watercolour paintings depicting seated figures in traditional attire.
Small Pair Antique Chinese Watercolours
Ref: SA1176965
A pair of framed antique Chinese watercolour paintings depicting seated figures in traditional attire.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinese Export
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsFigurative scenes, Traditional costume, Hand-painted details
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Chinese export watercolours and gouaches were typically produced in centres such as Canton during the 18th and 19th centuries, specifically created for the Western export market to depict local figures, flora, and fauna.

These works were commonly executed on pith paper (often incorrectly called rice paper) or mulberry paper using vibrant mineral and vegetable pigments, housed in wooden or bamboo frames.

Authenticity is determined by examining the texture of the pith or watercolour paper, the ageing characteristics of the pigments, hand-painted details, and the construction methods of the vintage framing.

These pieces can be displayed as a pair on narrow wall spaces or gallery walls to add historical depth and subtle colour to contemporary residential schemes.

To prevent fading and degradation, antique works on paper must be kept out of direct sunlight, displayed away from moisture sources, and ideally framed with UV-protective glass and acid-free mounting.
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