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Chinese Watercolor & Ink on Silk, Seated Beauty with Parrot

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:20.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 300.00 USD
Chinese Watercolor & Ink on Silk, Seated Beauty with Parrot
A refined Chinese watercolor and ink painting on silk applied to board featuring a seated noblewoman in traditional Qing Dynasty attire. The subject is portrayed in a three-quarter pose wearing a crimson robe with elaborate floral embroidery, paired with a black skirt and layered silk garments in vibrant shades of red, blue, and gold. Her intricate hairstyle is adorned with ornamental hairpins, fresh peonies, and a large blue phoenix headpiece, signifying grace and status. To her side, a white parrot perches quietly in a delicate hanging cage, enhancing the scene's air of cultured domesticity. The composition is meticulously painted with fine brushwork and exquisite attention to detail, characteristic of classical Chinese figure painting. Housed in a wood frame with a fabric mat and lacquered red border, exhibiting wear along the sides. Very heavy frame.

Issued: Late 20th century
Dimensions: 37"L x 49"H

Condition: Age related wear.