Lot 42
  • 42

A set of twelve Chinese Export paintings of birds on pith paper 19th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • paint, rice paper
  • frames 13 in. by 17 3/4 in.
  • 30.5 cm; 45.1 cm
Within later frames.

Condition

Within later frames; overall good condition; colors are vibrant, some areas of discoloration to backgrounds in places.
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Catalogue Note

For an additional illustration of this lot see page 4.