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3233
$12,650.00

UNSIGNED (Chinese, Early 19th Century) GARDEN PAVILION SCENE. Oil on canvas China Trade painting shows an exterior garden pavilion scene with two women and young girl, within a walled garden area, the wall surmounted with potted plants. The scene is centered on the mother and daughter standing side by side holding hands. Near them is a low wall with potted plants. It appears they are standing in front of a small rectangular reflecting pool. Another woman stands within an open pavilion, decorated with pots of flowers and two scrolls (verse “Have (or, Have Not), Mansion in front…Classic Book (or, pass by)”). The signature of Doaguang (Emperor, 1820-1850). The building on the right has a panel of calligraphy characters (translated as “Worship, Moon, Platform (stage)). The scene is shown under a blue & white cloud sky with pink highlights. Housed in its original carved and ebonized Chinese Chippendale frame with gold liner. SIZE: 29″ x 47-1/4”. CONDITION: Untouched, in need of restoration with several holes and tears, surface dirt, craquelure and consolidation of paint. With restoration, this will be an outstanding large work from this time period. 9-24723 (12,000-20,000)


Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012
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