Fine Pair of Chinese Pith Paintings Butterflies & Insects

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a beautiful pair of Chinese watercolour paintings on pith from the late 19th century. The paintings are a study of insects in vibrant gouache colours and include butterflies and other winged insects. They are very finely executed and have great charm. These are both particularly complemented by the good quality frame and delightful marbled mount which is delicately coloured and has gilt detail edging with a further silver gilt to the inner mount. These are both in excellent orIginal condition.

The pair are a good size measuring 50 cms wide by 37 cms.

UK insured delivery is £20

Physical Dimensions

Height

50cm (19.69")

Width

37cm (14.57")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA864727

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

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Description

This is a beautiful pair of Chinese watercolour paintings on pith from the late 19th century.

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The paintings are a study of insects in vibrant gouache colours and include butterflies and other winged insects.

Rams Head Antiques

They are very finely executed and have great charm. These are both particularly complemented by the good quality frame and delightful marbled mount which is delicately coloured and has gilt detail edging with a further silver gilt to the inner mount. These are both in excellent orIginal condition.

The pair are a good size measuring 50 cms wide by 37 cms.

UK insured delivery is £20