Paire de portraits de dames chinoises — Dynastie Qing...

CHINA / QING DYNASTY / QIANLONG PERIOD (1736–1795) — IMPORTANT PAIR OF FEMALE PORTRAITS UNDER GLASS Origin artistic: Canton (Guangzhou), China. Declared provenance: The Hague (Den Haag), Netherlands. Very rare and expert, important pair of Chinese female portraits under glass, dating to the Qianlong period (1736–1795), Qing Dynasty. In 2018, Qing female portraits pair, 18th–19th century: £7,500 hammer. These two compositions depict elegant Chinese ladies in traditional costumes, richly adorned, wearing refined hair ornaments and each holding a fan. The delicate treatment of the faces, the richness of the clothing details and the harmony of colors attest to particularly careful decorative work. The works belong to the tradition of reverse painting on glass, an art particularly developed in Canton in the 18th century, especially for Chinese collections and trade with Europe. Presented in their carved and pierced wooden frames, they form a harmonious ensemble with remarkable decorative presence. Characteristics: • Origin: China • Center of production: Canton (Guangzhou) • Period: Qianlong (1736–1795), Qing Dynasty • Technique: Reverse glass paintings • Dimensions: 57.5 × 41.5 cm each • Frames: Carved and pierced wood • Declared provenance: The Hague, Netherlands • History: Acquired at a previous auction • Condition: Alterations and paint losses visible in photographs • Total estimated weight: About 7 kg An collectible pair combining two complementary portraits, the elegance of Chinese artistic tradition and the refinement of Qing dynasty decorative arts. Sale of the complete and inseparable pair. Careful shipping with reinforced packaging, adapted to the fragility of the paintings under glass.

Utropspris:SEK 33,416.19

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