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A FINE CHINA TRADE PAINTING OF A LADY
19TH CENTURY
oil on canvas, original rosewood frame, the beautiful young lady finely painted standing in a rocky landscaped garden beside a banana tree, holding a fan in one hand, the other hand holding her foot to emphasize her exotic, tiny bound feet. The banana tree was celebrated in early Chinese poetry for its sound rather than for its shape and colour in capturing the imagination, inspired thoughts of the sound of raindrops falling on them, or the wide leaves rustling in the wind; providing the lady in this painting with a romantic backdrop for nostalgic contemplation.
58 x 43cm (without frame); 68 x 51cm (framed)
(Condition: this work has been re-backed by a professional conservator)
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Lot 157
19TH CENTURY
oil on canvas, original rosewood frame, the beautiful young lady finely painted standing in a rocky landscaped garden beside a banana tree, holding a fan in one hand, the other hand holding her foot to emphasize her exotic, tiny bound feet. The banana tree was celebrated in early Chinese poetry for its sound rather than for its shape and colour in capturing the imagination, inspired thoughts of the sound of raindrops falling on them, or the wide leaves rustling in the wind; providing the lady in this painting with a romantic backdrop for nostalgic contemplation.
58 x 43cm (without frame); 68 x 51cm (framed)
(Condition: this work has been re-backed by a professional conservator)
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
this work has been re-backed by a professional conservator)
Estimate $ 2,000-3,000
Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8080
12:00pm - 25 October 2015
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
21 October 9am-8pm
22-23 October 10am-4pm
24 October 10am-5pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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