Bidspirit auction | 4 Chinese Export Pith Paper


4 Chinese Export Pith Paper Paintings - Group of four Chinese export gouache watercolor on pith paper paintings, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Each depicting a seated dignitary, noble lady, or gentleman in rich costume being tended to by an an attendant within a richly-decorated interior. Sight; height: 12 1/4 in x width: 7 1/4 in. Framed; height ranges from 19 1/2 in to 21 in; width ranges from 12 1/4 in to 14 in; depth ranges from 3/4 in to 1 in. Condition: To each of the paintings, there are tears or losses. Undulation to the sheets. There are small areas of soiling and foxing. Scattered creases, primarily along the margins. Floated in frame under nonacidic mats. Framed under glass. Wear to the frames, including small chips, scuffs, and scratches. Not inspected out of frame.