Asian Art Day One - 20th May 2009

Lot 359

A Chinese album containing six pith paper paintings

Estimate £2,500 - £3,500 | Hammer £2500

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Description

A Chinese album containing six pith paper paintings, depicting court figures in interior settings, early 19th century, some damages and losses, the cover worn, 29cm x 20cm. Provenance: Acquired by John Reeves after his arrival in Canton in 1812, and thence by descent.