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Early 20th C Framed Chinese Scroll of a Snow Leopard
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Early 20th C Framed Chinese Scroll of a Snow Leopard

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Youlls Antiques
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An early 20th century hand painted Chinese scroll depicting a snow Leopard climbing down a rocky incline with fir branches in the foreground. Newly & sympathetically framed .

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Chinese Snow Leopard Scroll to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09530004
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-130 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Horizontal creases across the paper: long storage as a rolled hanging scroll.
Ink inscription with carved red seal: traditional Chinese studio signature.
Freehand ink and watercolour washes: individual brushwork rather than a printed reproduction.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1218572
Description
An early 20th century hand painted Chinese scroll depicting a snow Leopard climbing down a rocky incline with fir branches in the foreground. Newly & sympathetically framed .
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Chinese Snow Leopard Scroll to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09530004
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Horizontal creases across the paper: long storage as a rolled hanging scroll.
Ink inscription with carved red seal: traditional Chinese studio signature.
Freehand ink and watercolour washes: individual brushwork rather than a printed reproduction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1218572
Youlls Antiques
Youlls Antiques
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Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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A framed Chinese scroll painting on paper mounted with blue silk, portraying a snow leopard amidst rocks and pine branches.
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Archive I A framed Chinese scroll painting on paper mounted with blue silk, portraying a snow leopard amidst rocks and pine branches.

Early 20th C Framed Chinese Scroll of a Snow Leopard

Archive II A framed Chinese scroll painting on paper mounted with blue silk, portraying a snow leopard amidst rocks and pine branches. View II
Archive III A framed Chinese scroll painting on paper mounted with blue silk, portraying a snow leopard amidst rocks and pine branches. View III
Archive IV A framed Chinese scroll painting on paper mounted with blue silk, portraying a snow leopard amidst rocks and pine branches. View IV
Archive V A framed Chinese scroll painting on paper mounted with blue silk, portraying a snow leopard amidst rocks and pine branches. View V
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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
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A framed Chinese scroll painting on paper mounted with blue silk, portraying a snow leopard amidst rocks and pine branches.
Early 20th C Framed Chinese Scroll of a Snow Leopard
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A framed Chinese scroll painting on paper mounted with blue silk, portraying a snow leopard amidst rocks and pine branches.
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  • ObjectFramed Artwork
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional Chinese
  • MaterialPaper, Silk, Ink, Wood
  • ColourBlue and Grey
  • MotifsSnow leopard motif, Pine foliage, Calligraphy inscription, Red seal stamp
  • SizeH 120 cm (47 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This early 20th century framed Chinese scroll is executed in traditional ink on paper with a snow leopard motif, pine foliage, calligraphy inscription, and a red seal stamp. The hand painted artwork is mounted within blue and grey silk and housed in a newly and sympathetically made dark wood frame featuring metallic corner brackets and perimeter studs along the border. The physical item measures 120 cm high, 58 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library, the artwork hangs effectively above a sideboard or console table to introduce traditional Asian artistry into a domestic interior. The muted blue and grey tones of the silk mount complement the naturalistic palette of the ink painting depicting the descending leopard and rocky landscape.

A traditional Chinese scroll painting is an artwork created using water-based ink and pigments on delicate paper or silk backing. These works typically incorporate calligraphic inscriptions, artist signatures, and carved red seal stamps alongside central pictorial subjects.

Traditional Chinese scroll art utilizes mineral pigments, carbon-based inks, and Xuan paper or silk canvas. The artwork is bordered with decorative silk brocade fabric before being framed or prepared for hanging.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of genuine age, such as natural tone changes in the paper, period-appropriate ink absorption, hand-carved artist seal impressions, and traditional calligraphic brushstrokes.

Position the framed scroll as a central focal point above clean-lined furniture, such as a contemporary sideboard or console table. Pair the artwork with neutral tones, dark wood accents, or subtle brass elements to complement the composition.

Display framed scrolls away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and intense heat sources to prevent fading or foxing. Use UV-protective glass when framing to safeguard delicate inks and organic paper fibres.
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