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Thu, Jun 18, 2020 01:00PM EDT
Lot 80

Three Chinese Export Paintings of Exotic Birds

Estimate: $600 - $900

Bid Increments

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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

Condition

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 
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