Chinese Actor Paintings: Dramatic Characters on Rice Paper
A pair of Chinese 'Actor' paintings, each depicting dramatic characters, natural colour pigments and ink on rice paper, framed and signed, 43 cm x 33 cm
Fine Chinese Watercolour Paintings of Buildings and Landscapes
A pair of early 20th century exceptionally fine Chinese watercolour paintings, one of various buildings and formal gardens including figures seated at a gaming table, green and white trellis highlights to one building, a waterway features through the…
Qing Dynasty Official and Wife Portrait Paintings
A pair of Chinese portrait paintings, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), one depicting a second rank official, the other one depicting his wife, ink and colour on paper, 119 x 60 cm
Lotus Arhats: Pair of Meditative Chinese Paintings
Pair Chinese paintings of Arhats. Each seated in a meditative pose on a lotus throne. Gouache 2 150 x 79 cm each
Antique Chinese Erotic Watercolours Set
Set of three antique Chinese erotic watercolours, 19th century, 24 x 19 cm each
Qing Figures in Chinese Watercolour
Early Qing period, figures studies Chinese watercolour. 140 x 70 cm
Chinese Mountain Village Scene Panels
A suite of six painted panels depicting a Chinese mountain village scene, 20th century, ink and gouache on paper, laid down on the wall-hanging panels, each panel 215 x 45 cm
Chinese Mounted Fan Leaves with Signatures and Scenes
Two Chinese mounted fan leaves bearing signatures of Huang Chang (1933 - ) and Qian Zhong-Hu bearing signature of Huang Chang (1933 - ) and bearing signature of Qian Zhong-Hu water village and Chatting in the Gazebo ink and colour on paper, two fan leaves…
Seated Imam, Hyderabad, 18th Century
Seated Imam, Hyderabad late 18th century, gouache on paper, laid on an album page with ornate floral motifs in gold on a green ground, inscription in inner border in nasta'liq script, Album page 413 mm x 250 mm. Provenance: From the collection of Lockwood…
Cherry Blossom Gathering
Chinese signed watercolour scene painted with fine gilt highlights, depicting two ladies gathering flowers beneath a cherry blossom tree, one holding a basket, the other with a fan, gourd & sceptre strapped to her back, with a crane with wings spread to…
Krishna and Radha in Indo-Persian Style
Indo-Persian School, Lord Krishna and Radha, seated, gouache on paper, 27 x 18.5 cm
Chinese Fan Leaves with Autumn Flowers and Insects
Two Chinese mounted fan leaves bearing signatures of Gu Shu Mei and Zhang Tong bearing signature of Gu Shu Mei and bearing signature of Zhang Tong autumn flowers and Insects and ink Orchid ink and colour on paper and ink on paper, two fan leaves, mounted…
Xie Ting's Gift: Dong Te with Straw Hat
A Chinese circular fan painting, dated 'Summer 1830', signed 'Xie Ting' painted as a gift, titled 'Dong Te with a straw hat', ink and colour on gold silk, framed and glazed, 23.5 cm diameter. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis, 1988, Old English Collection
Xiao Yuncong's Landscape Ink and Watercolour on Silk
After Xiao Yuncong 1596-1676 landscape ink and watercolour on silk 178 x 45 cm (image only)
Magpie on Rock
A framed Chinese fan painting, Zhu Chan (1824-1901), Depicting magpie on rock, ink and colour on silk, signed and one seal of the artist, 24.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Ray and Vicki Tregaskis Oriental Ceramics & Works of Art
Chinese Mounted Fan Leaves with Signatures and Flute Player
Two Chinese mounted fan leaves bearing signatures of Yum Hung Ju Si and Hua Xiao Xian bearing signature of Yum Hung Ju Si and bearing signature of Hua Xiao Xian playing a flute in the banana garden and Wu Tong tree in autumn garden ink and colour on paper…
Huo Gengzhong's Village (1997)
Huo Gengzhong (1939 - 2000), Village Ink and colour on paper Signed Gengzhong, with one seal of the artist Dated 1997 67.2 cm x 45 cm. Provenance: Private collection NSW, purchased in Rongbaozhai Beijing in 1997 or 1998
Buddhist Guardian Painting from Qing Dynasty
A Chinese painting of a Buddhist guardian, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 18th century, painted on paper in gouache and gilding, mounted in silk. The stout figure depicted in elaborate brocade robes and headdress. Framed in a perspex faced frame., the…
Table of Fruit Watercolour with Calligraphy and Seal
A framed Chinese watercolour, depicting a table of fruit. Calligraphy and seal to right, 43 x 27 cm
Mountain Lake: Classical Chinese Landscape
Chinese school Republic period. Classical Chinese landscape with Buildings and figures by a mountain lake. Signed with red seal. Ink, watercolour and gouache on silk 127 x 60 cm
Lin Youcheng and Yan He (Qing dynasty) Landscapes Ink on silk, framed album leaves of two Inscribed and signed Lin Youcheng, and Yan He, each with one seal of the artist 26.5 cm diam. each (2). Provenance: Jane Carnegie (b. 1945), Melbourne, acquired in…
Guanyin with Fish Basket
A Chinese painting, Republic era, early to mid 20th century, the finely painted gouache and watercolour figure of a Guanyin carrying a basket of fish, homage to a famous Chinese tale, on paper and within a silk mount. Height 79 cm. Width 36 cm
Blooming Lotus and Bamboo
Artist Unknown Flowering Lotus and Bamboo ink and colour on paper, framed inscribed and with two seals 36 x 94.5 cm
Chinese Fan Watercolour & Ink Paintings
Two Chinese framed watercolour & ink, depicting fans, 85 cm x 78 cm (frames)
Chinese Punishment Pith Paintings
A book of antique pith paintings of Chinese Punishments, late Qing Dynasty, 19th to 20th century, in vibrant gouache colours depicting twelve scenes of criminals and their, tormentors and executioners, on pith paper with later applied decorative, paper…
Qing Dynasty Beauties
A Chinese painting of beauties, late Qing dynasty, late 19th-early 20th century, ink and colour on paper, well painted depicting a lady and her attendant, 119 cm high, and 47 wide, gilt wood frame
Krishna and Radha in Indo-Persian style
Indo-Persian School (Rajasthan), Lord Krishna with Radha gouache on paper 29 x 21 cm. Purchased in India 1969
Mughal Elephant Combat Painting
Elephants in combat. Provincial Mughal 18th century, gouache and gold on paper, 180 mm x 274 mm. Provenance: From the collection of Lockwood de Forest II (1850-1932) and by descent to its current owner
River Landscape with Figures
A Chinese painting, early 20th century, ink and colour on silk depicting figures in a river landscape framed and glazed. 71 cm high, 40 cm wide. Provenance: Bought 1949-51 by Major Henry Jacomb Foster, Australian Army
Chinese school, an Imperial camp, various seals, ink on silk, 29 x 32 cm
Chinese Landscape Fan Painting, Qing Dynasty
A Chinese inscribed fan painting, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), depicting a classical Chinese landscape in black ink on paper with a calligraphic inscription to the top, mounted on silk brocade backing, framed. The fan 23 cm high, 51 cm wide. With frame 35 cm…
Chinese Maidens: A Pair of Gouache Portraits
Artist unknown, Chinese school, probably late 19th century two portraits depicting Chinese maidens possibly gouache 45.5 x 35 cm
Yang's Ducks
Yang Zhengxin (China, b. 1941), Ducks Ink and colour on paper, framed Signed Yang Zhengxin, with one seal of the artist Undated 66 cm x 43 cm. Provenance: Private collection NSW, purchased in a local gallery in NSW Australia
Miracle of Tianhou Mazu and Copper Tablet
Attrib. Lu can, Chinese 18th/19th century, miracle of Tianhou Mazu, a holy spirit presented a copper tablet able to command ghost and spirits. For similar examples please see Asian Art Museum, San Francisco online collection of six album leaves on Tianhou…
Antique Chinese Fan Paintings: Landscape Scenes
A pair of framed antique Chinese fan paintings, late Qing Dynasty, originally folding fans, both depicting traditional landscape scenes, one en grisaille, the other in muted watercolours, both with elegant script and various seals, height 40 cm, width 62…
Mogul Procession on Mica
Mogul painting. A painting of a grand procession painted on mica, within an envelope noting it in Morley?s hand, with his drawings to reverse. Gouache. 18 x 2 5.5 cm (2)
Chinese Warriors: Ink and Watercolour Panel, 19th Century
A Chinese ink and watercolour panel of warriors, last quarter 19th century, in silk mount, framed. 120 x 58 cm (169 x 103 cm framed)
A Rajasthani portrait of a young man "The Zamindar", mid 19th century, gouache on paper, seated on a chair by a table holding a flower within a decorative border. 25 x 16 cm. Provenance: Holdsworth Galleries, Sydney (label verso)
Chinese Export Paintings: Male and Female in Elaborate Costume
A pair of Chinese export paintings, 19th century, depicting a female and male in elaborate costume, gouache on pith paper, 14.5 x 7.5 cm (image)
Noor Jehan: Indo-Persian Gouache Portrait
Indo-Persian School (Central India), Noor Jehan (wife of Shajehan), gouache on paper, 22 x 14 cm. Purchased in India 1969
Sufi Holy Man: Mughal Portrait, 19th/20th Century
A portrait of a Sufi holy man, Mughal, 19th/20th century gouache and gold on paper, red and blue outer borders the painting 25 x 14.5 cm, the sheet 30 x 20 cm
Nawab Asifjah Bahadur Portrait, 19th Century Mughal Art
A portrait of Nawab Asifjah Bahadur, Mughal, 19th century gouache and gold on paper, identifying inscription in nasta'liq script to the top under the mount, with a further inscription verso in large Farsi script, orange, white and blue outer borders the…
Chinese Export Paintings: Ladies in Silk Manufacturing
A pair of Chinese export paintings on pith paper, 19th century, depicting ladies engaged in silk manufacture. One with ladies picking mulberry leaves, and the other with ladies introducing silk worms to mulberry leaves, gouache on pith paper, the…
Chinese Bird Fan Painting
A framed and mounted Chinese folding fan, 20th century, Delightfully hand painted in gouache colours with myriad birdlife including, mythical phoenix, red crested cranes and other auspicious birds upon a gold, coloured ground, height 22 cm, width 48.5 cm
Chinese Ancestral Group Portrait: Ink and Gilt on Paper
A Chinese ancestral group portrait, ink, gouache and gilt on paper, 170 x 89 cm; framed 176 x 95 cm overall.
Plum Blossoms by Wang Mian
Ink and colour on paper, plum blossoms, China, attributed to Wang Mian [1287-1359], cyclical date 1320, with six red seals and a poem on wintersweet to the left corner, framed 149 x 71 cm
Chinese Mountain Landscapes: 1950 Watercolours (Set of 6)
Six framed Chinese watercolours, c. 1950, each depicting mountainous landscapes, signed by artist (6), 58 x 27 cm
Qing Dynasty Scholars in Landscape Painting
A Chinese fan painting of scholars in a landscape, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th/19th century, finely painted in ink and gouache on paper depicting a gathering of scholars in a garden, signed and with red seals. In a giltwood frame and glazed. The…
Krishna playing flute amidst peacocks and lotus pond
Gouache on paper, Lord Krishna playing his flute, Rajasthan, India, mid 20 C, standing by a lotus pond, surrounded by peacocks within a border of cows on an orange ground within a floral frame, wearing a fanned skirt & several garlands of beads & flowers,…
Mughal Maharaja and Attendants in Courtyard
Large 19th century Mughal school study Maharaja and attendants, a courtyard scene with young Maharaja and attendants within floral border, gouache on paper, 70 x 164 cm
Cheng Jiezi's "Yonghuai Guji Qi San" Painting
A framed Chinese painting by Cheng Jiezi (1910-1987), Yonghuai Guji Qi San, ink and colour on paper, inscribed, signed and three seals of the artist, 67 x 47.5 cm
"Aborigines" by Zhou Xiaoping
A framed Chinese contemporary painting by Zhou Xiaoping, 'Aborigines', ink and colour on paper, 67 x 53 cm. Exhibited: 'Lie of the Land', Footscray Community Art Centre, 2001; Ballarat Art Gallery, 2002
He Chong (1807-1883), Fu Shouyi (1873-1945) Swallows and Spring Flowers Ink and colour on paper, two album leaves of mounted fan paintings 1. Inscribed and signed He Chong, with one seal of the artist 2. Inscribed and signed Puchan, with one seal of the…
Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestor Portrait of Court Official
A Chinese ancestor portrait, late Qing Dynasty, ink and colour on paper, depicting an official in formal court attire, image 160 x 77 cm, frame 200 x 102 cm
Contemporary Chinese Calligraphy by Dang Yu
A Chinese contemporary calligraphy painting by Dang Yu (1946-), ink on paper, 86 x 86 cm
"Chicken and Chicks" by Zhu Huaixin (1918-?)
Zhu Huaixin born 1918 Yun Kai 20th century Chicken and Chicks ink and colour on paper, framed signed, inscribed and with five seals 88.5 x 47.5 cm
Zen Horizon: Chinese Landscape in Ink and Wash
A Chinese landscape painting, Chinese ink and wash on paper. Marks as Zhu Henian, 81 cm x 210 cm
Indigo Silk Dyer in 19th Century China
Gouache on paper, the Indigo silk Dyer, Chinese school, 19th century, the skeins of silk & the young man's attire intricately rendered, genre painting of everyday life in China inscribed in pencil lower left, 44 x 36 cm. Provenance: Charlotte Horstmann &…
The Incense Seller
Gouache on paper, the incense seller, table inscribed Yongji, known for incense manufacture, Chinese school, 19th century, the incense packs & the young man's attire intricately rendered, genre painting of everyday life in china, inscribed in pencil lower…
Bird and Floral Oriental Watercolour
An interesting bird and floral decorated Oriental watercolour. 120 cm x 58.5 cm
Chinese Domestic Scenes Watercolours (A/F)
Two Chinese framed watercolours, depicting interior domestic scenes with figures (A/F) (2), 26 x 16.5 cm. Provenance: Brian Christie Antiquarian, Darling point, NSW, the Estate of Julie Biber
Qing Dynasty Painting: Dream of Red Chamber by Lin Fuyun
A framed Chinese painting, Qing dynasty (1644-1012), Dream of the Red Chamber, Signed Lin Fuyun, ink and colour on silk, year of work: 1908, inscribed and two seals of the artist, one red seal of Guangxu charity event (1908), 35 x 97.5 cm. Provenance: An…
Monkeys in Chinese Watercolour
A Chinese watercolour of monkeys, 20th century, 82 cm x 52 cm overall
Chinese Couple in Boat
A Chinese watercolour of a couple in a boat, signed in the upper margin, 45 x 58 cm
Chinese Horse Watercolour by Xu Bei Hong Replica
A Chinese watercolour painting of a horse, after Xu Bei Hong's painting. Dimensions 88 x 55 cm
19th Century Chinese Trade Paintings: Blossoms, Insects, Royals
Five 19th century Chinese trade paintings. three depicting blossoms and insects (18 x 25 cm each) ; & two Royal figures (20 x 14 cm each) . As inspected. Gouache on pith (5)
Mountain Village by River
Large framed Chinese watercolour, depicting village, mountain and river scene, signed upper right, 146 cm x 78 cm
A Mughal miniature painting, Northern India, late 19th century, courtesan with calligraphy panel verso, gouache, gold and pigment on wasli paper, the standing figure with finely painted details to the features and dress, possibly a portrait of a favourite…
Sufi Holy Man Holding Allah: Mughal Portrait
A portrait of a Sufi holy man, Mughal, 19th/20th century gouache and gold on paper, holding a piece of paper with the word Allah, red green and white outer borders the painting 25 x 14.5 cm, the sheet 30 x 20 cm
Qing Dynasty Landscape Figures
CHINESE SCHOOL, QING DYNASTY, Figures in a traditional landscape, watercolour on rice paper, 60 x 40 cm (each)
Antique Oriental Artworks - Chinese Watercolour and Japanese Print
Two antique Oriental works, a 19th century Chinese watercolour on silk landscape, and a colour wood-block print by Imao Keinen (1845-1924) of a jay resting on a fruiting oak branch, the print 33 x 23.5 cm, the watercolour 26 cm diameter,
Scholar in Mountain Pavilion
Artist unknown 17th century scholar in pavillion, mountains behind ink and colour on silk one collector's seal, 26 x 30.5 cm. Provenance: Sargan (?) collection
Mongol Horsemen: Silk Painting with Collector Seals
Artist unknown two Mongol horsemen ink and colour on silk seals: four collectors seals - Pei Jingfu; two seals of Liang Qingbiao ; Ke Jiusi, painter and collector, 28 cm x 28.5 cm
Figures and Ox
Attributed to fan Zeng (Chinese, born 1938), two figures and ox ink and wash on paper signed and dated 31.5 cm x 31.5 cm
Choson Dynasty Tiger and Magpie Painting
Korean Choson Dynasty Minhwa folk art painting - tiger and magpie. With certificate, gold house Korean antique chest and paintings #C-203 stating it is from Yi dynasty, 200 years old. Ink on rice paper, 97 x 82 cm.
Sparrows on Willow Branches by Chang Chien-Ying
Ink and brush on paper, two sparrows swinging on trailing willow branches, Artist Chang Chien-Ying [1913-2004], a well known female student of Xu Beihong, signed centre right, two red seals, one the family name of the artist and one the first name, Zhang…
A pair of framed antique Mughal paintings, 19th century, in opaque watercolours with gilt, illustrating scenes of courtly life, one depicting musicians in a pavilion and garden setting, the other comprising a narrative of a bedridden figure surrounded by…
Chinese Punishment Scenes (1850)
A suite of eight Chinese painted scenes of Punishments, circa 1850, painted in gouache for the export market, each depicting a gruesome scene of judicial torture, on fine paper mounted on English watercolour paper, some watermarked J Whatman 1847, each…
Faded Elegance: Chinese Ancestral Painting of Seated Couples
A large late 19th/early 20th century Chinese ancestral painting, depicting three seated couples in formal attire, watercolour on paper, faded signature appears to be between figures. In ebonised frame under glass. Some water damage. 120 x 81.5 cm.
Chinese Battle Scenes Watercolours with Faux Bamboo Frames Set
Set of six Chinese watercolours each depicting ancient Battle scenes with faux bamboo frames largest 45 x 59.5 cm
Mughal Courtiers and Landscape Figures with Floral Borders
Pair Mughal paintings, one depicting courtiers & supplicants before a Prince, the other with various figures in a landscape. Both with decorative floral borders, gouache, ink & gilt on card (2), 40 x 29 cm each (sheet)
Chinese Flowering Shrub Watercolour
A Chinese framed watercolour. Of a still life flowering shrub. Age unknown. Height 24 cm. Width 24 cm
Autumn Landscape by Cai Tianxiong
Attributed to Cai Tianxiong (1944 - ), autumn landscape, ink and colour on paper, framed, bearing the signature, inscription and three seals, 67 x 67.5 cm
Chinese Ancestor Portrait, 20th Century
Chinese ancestor portrait, 20th century, ink and colour on paper, framed, 132 x 91 cm (including. Frame). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
Flight of the Eagle
Zhu Huaixin born 1918 Yun Kai 20th century Eagle in Flight ink on paper, framed signed, inscribed and with three seals 89 x 48.5 cm
Autumn Longing
A Chinese circular fan painting, inscribed 'Missing you in the Autumn', signed 'Xu Chu Pu', 19th century, depicting a Chinese lady seated at a desk on a veranda, ink and colour on silk, framed and glazed, 23.5 cm diameter. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis,…
Qing Dynasty Pith Painting Export Album
A Chinese export album of pith paintings, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, comprising various boats and judgment scenes, in gouache on pith paper within the original silk covered album. 25 cm high, 34.5 cm wide. Significant wear to the brocade…
Mughal Emperor on Golden Throne
Portrait of a Mughal Emperor, seated outside on a golden throne. with floral decorated margins, gouache & ink on card, 29 x 20 cm
"Ford Crossing" by Jiang Boyun (1938)
Jiang Boyun (20th century) Ford Crossing Ink and colour on paper, framed Inscribed and signed Boyun, with two seals of the artist Dated wuyin year (1938) 109 x 48 cm. Provenance: Baboori Antiques, Sydney, 14 April 2000 (by repute). Private collection,…
19th Century Chinese Ancestral Gouache Painting with Three Figures
Large 19th century Chinese ancestral painting three seated figures gouache and silk
Chinese Garden Maidens
Two Chinese paintings, maidens in a garden setting, ink and colour on silk, framed, one bearing an inscription and seal, 74.5 x 59 cm and 74.5 x 20 cm
"Two Fish" by Liu Liping
Liu Liping born 1962 Two Fish ink and colour on paper, framed signed, inscribed and with three seals 66 x 38.5 cm
Performing Ladies, Qing Dynasty Ink and Color on Silk
Zhouyuan Shi (Qing dynasty), Performing ladies, Ink and colour on silk, framed, Signed and inscribed, with one seal of the artist, Dated 1868, 39.4 cm wide, 29.5 cm long
Rooster Catching Moth by Xian Artist Gao Ying
A Rooster Catching a Moth, Xian Artist, Gao Ying, black & coloured ink on paper, signed with red seal, inscribed Taoism follows nature, the rooster is the tenth animal in the Chinese zodiac, 2017 is the year of the rooster. Provenance: Purchased from the…
Chinese Banquet
Chinese school, (late 19th - early 20th century), the banquet, gouache on ricepaper, 19 x 31 cm
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