Specialty Auction
Thu, Jun 18, 2020 01:00PM EDT
Lot 80
Three Chinese Export Paintings of Exotic Birds
Estimate: $600 - $900
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Qing dynasty, watercolor and gouache painting on pith paper, sight 7-1/2 x 12 in.; modern gilt wood frame, 8-7/8 x 13-1/4 in.; pair of watercolor and gouache paintings on rice paper, each 8 x 12-1/4 in.; modern silver gilt frame, 13-1/8 x 16-3/4 in. - Provenance: Private Estate, Louisville, Kentucky
painting on pith paper with several tears and repairs verso along left edge, one 5-3/4 in. long tear on right side, some waviness; distress to frame (probably as made); one painting on rice paper with minor stain, pair of paintings not examined out of frames; light wear to frames
