Lot 275 , Chinese School circa 1810-20, a pair of watercolour on ivory of two river views, one depicting Whampoa anchorage, 8.5cm x 13cm

Chinese School c.1810-20, a pair of watercolours on ivory of two river views, one depicting Whampoa anchorage, 8.5cm x 13cm, later framed
Estimate £2,000-3,000


Compare a pair of similar miniature paintings on ivory sold by Christie's, South Kensington, Travel & Natural History Books sale, 30 May 2002 Lot 60.

Both of the miniatures are in good condition with no apparent warping or wear to the ivory panels, they have been later framed and glazed with an old label to the back with incorrect identification of the views, it does mean that we are unable to examine the very edge of the ivory panels, no damage or restoration detected.


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Sold for £2,400