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Lot 1049
A Pair of Very Fine Chinese Pith Paintings
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, ink and colors on pith paper, very finely painted depictions two high ranking imperial nobles in jeweled colors seated in well carved chairs dressed in ornate detail with vibrant emerald jade standing screens behind them, hers with a phoenix and his with a dragon, lush carpet beneath, both with attendants also dressed in royal splendor, professionally framed with mats under glass.

Frame dimensions 18 1/4 x 13 3/4 in.

Very good estate condition; vibrant colors; some light toning to paper; reflection from backing tape apparent to edge of both paintings as framed; not examined outside of the frames.