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Butterflies and Flowers

Offered by: Shapero Gallery

Description
[CHINESE SCHOOL]
Butterflies and Flowers
China, mid nineteenth century.

Fine, well executed, decorative Chinese export watercolour. Light and easily transportable, these watercolours, mostly produced in the Canton region, found a ready market in the West. Natural history studies were, and continue to be, amongst the most sought-after subjects.

Ink and gouache on paper, mounted. Image size: 356 mm by 300 mm; mounted: 465 mm by 380 mm.

[ref: 109622]

More Information

In the Style of:	Chinese School
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Gouache and ink on paper
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	109622
Incollect Reference #:	683125

Dimensions

W.	15 in;	H.	18.25 in;
W.	38.1 cm;	H.	46.36 cm;

Message from Seller:

Based in the heart of Mayfair in London, we specialise in prints and original works on paper across a broad range of subjects, from antique prints to modern pochoir plates, as well as photographs from vintage photography to modern art photography.