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Circa 1900 Painting on Silk.
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Circa 1900 Painting on Silk.

1900 - 1920
Description

An Circa 1900 Painting on silk depicting a battle of possibly Persian or Turkic in Central Asia. Paintings on silk of battles were often reproduced in Countries like Uzbekistan, Iran or Western China. The painting is presented in a later wooden frame.

Physical Dimensions
Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
175cm (68.90")
Declaration

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this Antique Silk Painting Panel to the 1900s.

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SA1208375
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HFJB1291
Description
An Circa 1900 Painting on silk depicting a battle of possibly Persian or Turkic in Central Asia.
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Paintings on silk of battles were often reproduced in Countries like Uzbekistan, Iran or Western China.
Pear Tree Antiques

The painting is presented in a later wooden frame.

Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
175cm (68.90")
Date of Manufacture

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this Antique Silk Painting Panel to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208375
Dealers Internal Ref
HFJB1291
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A horizontal framed antique painting on silk depicting figures on horseback engaged in a battle scene against a neutral background.
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Archive I A horizontal framed antique painting on silk depicting figures on horseback engaged in a battle scene against a neutral background.

Circa 1900 Painting on Silk.

Archive II A horizontal framed antique painting on silk depicting figures on horseback engaged in a battle scene against a neutral background. View II
Archive III A horizontal framed antique painting on silk depicting figures on horseback engaged in a battle scene against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV A horizontal framed antique painting on silk depicting figures on horseback engaged in a battle scene against a neutral background. View IV
Archive V A horizontal framed antique painting on silk depicting figures on horseback engaged in a battle scene against a neutral background. View V
Archive VI A horizontal framed antique painting on silk depicting figures on horseback engaged in a battle scene against a neutral background. View VI
Archive VII A horizontal framed antique painting on silk depicting figures on horseback engaged in a battle scene against a neutral background. View VII
Archive VIII A horizontal framed antique painting on silk depicting figures on horseback engaged in a battle scene against a neutral background. View VIII
Archive IX A horizontal framed antique painting on silk depicting figures on horseback engaged in a battle scene against a neutral background. View IX
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A horizontal framed antique painting on silk depicting figures on horseback engaged in a battle scene against a neutral background.
Circa 1900 Painting on Silk.
Ref: SA1208375
A horizontal framed antique painting on silk depicting figures on horseback engaged in a battle scene against a neutral background.
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Silk painting in China has a history spanning over two millennia, utilizing fine silk fabric as a substrate for mineral pigments and ink. Around 1900, during the late Qing dynasty, artists continued to produce detailed panoramic compositions depicting historical battles, equestrian themes, and Court life, often designed for mounting as hanging scrolls or framed architectural panels.

These artworks were executed on tightly woven mulberry silk using natural mineral pigments, water-based inks, and animal-glue binders. The silk backing was frequently mounted onto absorbent paper layers using natural starch pastes to provide stability and support the fine detail work.

Authentic period examples exhibit natural age discoloration, darkened silk fibres, and uneven fading consistent with age. Under magnification, genuine hand-painted pieces reveal individual brushstrokes and pigment variation, alongside fine cracking or micro-creasing in the silk weave that differs from modern digital reproductions.

Wide horizontal silk panels work well when positioned centrally above low-profile furniture such as a wooden sideboard, console table, or mantelpiece. Pairing the neutral tones and intricate narrative details of historic Asian textile art with modern minimalist or traditional decor creates a balanced focal point.

Antique silk artwork should be framed behind UV-filtering protective glass with acid-free mounting materials to prevent fading and textile degradation. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and avoid environments with fluctuating humidity levels to protect the delicate silk fibres and pigments.
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