Framed Watercolour Painting of Birds on Pith Paper - 19thC
These lovely antique Chinese gouache paintings are painted on pith paper and date from the 19th century. They were painted in China for the European market which was enjoying a fascination with all things Chinese and Chinoiserie.
Pith paper is made from the spongy cellular tissue in the stem of a small tree called Tetrapanax Papyrifera, native to south-west China. Pith is incredibly fragile.
This old Chinese gouache painting has been reframed by our skilled team in a simple gilt frame.
Dimensions:
Frame Size 51 x 1.5 x 39 (wxdxh cms)
Painting Dimensions: 34 x 22 (wxh cms)
From China
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Framed Watercolour Painting of Birds on Pith Paper - 19thC
These lovely antique Chinese gouache paintings are painted on pith paper and date from the 19th century. They were painted in China for the European market which was enjoying a fascination with all things Chinese and Chinoiserie.
Pith paper is made from the spongy cellular tissue in the stem of a small tree called Tetrapanax Papyrifera, native to south-west China. Pith is incredibly fragile.
This old Chinese gouache painting has been reframed by our skilled team in a simple gilt frame.
Dimensions:
Frame Size 51 x 1.5 x 39 (wxdxh cms)
Painting Dimensions: 34 x 22 (wxh cms)
From China
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £15
More delivery options available at checkout
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These lovely antique Chinese gouache paintings are painted on pith paper and date from the 19th century. They were painted in China for the European market which was enjoying a fascination with all things Chinese and Chinoiserie.
Pith paper is made from the spongy cellular tissue in the stem of a small tree called Tetrapanax Papyrifera, native to south-west China. Pith is incredibly fragile.
This old Chinese gouache painting has been reframed by our skilled team in a simple gilt frame.
Dimensions:
Frame Size 51 x 1.5 x 39 (wxdxh cms)
Painting Dimensions: 34 x 22 (wxh cms)
From China
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £15
More delivery options available at checkout
