Lot 157 - A140 Asian Art - Saturday, 24. March 2007, 10.00 AM
FINE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT.China, late Qing Dynasty, 104x59 cm. A woman enthroned on a silk-lined armchair in palace gowns and wearing a crown of pearls. The face is realistically executed in delicate Indian ink strokes. The gown in strong colours depicts symbols of the courtly class. Underneath the armchair: carpet with a large floral design, executed in the unusual pointillist style of painting.
CHF 300 / 500 | (€ 310 / 520)
Sold for CHF 264 (including buyer’s premium)
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