Attributed to Tingqua (1809-1870) and Studio A river view with pagoda

bodycolour, (2), 12.8 x 19.5cm and 11.5 x 17cm; mount 32 x 48.5cm; unframed, This marvellous set of Chinese Export Trade pictures is related to works given to the artist known as Tingqua, whose Chinese name was 'Guan Lianchang'. His studio, located at 16 New China Street in Canton, produced many brightly and briskly coloured Chinese landscapes featuring ports, domestic settings with figures, and occasionally portraits, all catered to Western eyes. Condition Report, Condition Report, Both works are stuck down to the mounts by the edges. Rubbing marks are visible along both's margins, with time staining and darkening of the pigments evident across the skies, particularly in the work depicting a pagoda. In the work with flower pots, the pigments in the upper half have thinned slightly. Overall, the colours remain reasonably sharp and fresh. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

Estimate:£1,000

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