"Pair Of Chinese Rice Paper Paintings Mandarin Characters Canton School 19th Century"
Pair of Chinese paintings on rice paper depicting court scenes with on one side a dignitary or mandarin wearing a richly embroidered outfit with his servant; on the other his wife in a sumptuous dress, his servant presenting him with a basket of flowers, Canton school, in gilded wooden frames imitating bamboo, from the 19th century. These paintings are in good condition and are very decorative. Please note: some light stains on the paper, light accidents on the frames (tiny traces of restoration on the gilding in places), wear and tear, see photos. Frame dimensions 35.5 cm x 29.2 cm Window dimensions 25 cm x 18.5 cm Reference: G40 72 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com