Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Apr 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 314
Three Framed Chinese Export Pith Paintings
Estimate: $500 - $700
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, a pair in the manner of Sunqua (Chinese, active 1830–1870), finely painted emperor and empress or imperial lady, watercolor and gouache on laid pith paper, each approximately 10-3/8 x 6-3/8 in.; framed, 12-1/2 x 8-1/2 in.; set of 12 paintings of female musicians, watercolor and gouache on laid pith paper, each approximately 9-1/2 x 6-3/4 in.; framed, 42-3/4 x 24-1/2 in. - Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
all are brittle with losses and tears throughout, pair with toning and stains, set of 12 with foxing, none examined out of frame; frames with light wear
Condition
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