Oriental Ceramics and Works of Art - 15th July 2006

Lot 99

A Chinese octagonal reverse glass painting

Estimate £3,000 - £4,000 | Hammer £2800

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Description

A Chinese octagonal reverse glass painting, of a young shepherdess seated before a lake with trees in the distance, mounted in a gilt frame, c.1760, 41cm. x 46cm. overall. C.f. Howard and Ayres, China for the West, no.669 for another example with a similar subject.