Five Pieces Of Beijing Silk Painted With Grass Juice—china For The East India Company, C. 1750
18th century
China, for export by the East India Company
Five pieces of Beijing silk painted with plant-based dyes for export to Europe by the East India Companies, dating from the mid-18th century. Hand-painted scenes of Chinese figures, which were very fashionable in 18th-century Europe as part of what came to be known as “Chinoiserie.” These are precious and very fragile pieces with several tears in the silk. Must be mounted flat within a frame. Condition is precarious, but the original colors are preserved.
Dimensions in cm: Five pieces: 25 x 20, 20 x 20, 40 x 20, 40 x 30, 23 x 18 cm.
China, for export by the East India Company
Five pieces of Beijing silk painted with plant-based dyes for export to Europe by the East India Companies, dating from the mid-18th century. Hand-painted scenes of Chinese figures, which were very fashionable in 18th-century Europe as part of what came to be known as “Chinoiserie.” These are precious and very fragile pieces with several tears in the silk. Must be mounted flat within a frame. Condition is precarious, but the original colors are preserved.
Dimensions in cm: Five pieces: 25 x 20, 20 x 20, 40 x 20, 40 x 30, 23 x 18 cm.
320 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Linen
Reference (ID): 1807697
Availability: In stock
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