Lot 302: Twelve: Chinese Export School, Sunqua Workshop (Canton 19th century) Studies of Flowers on Tissue Paper

Twelve: Chinese Export School, Sunqua Workshop (Canton 19th century) Studies of Flowers on Tissue Paper
watercolor and gouache paintings on delicate pith (rice) paper, each depicting exuberant floral arrangements with blossoms, buds, and foliage in vivid watercolor hues; Likely from the Sunqua Workshop of Canton, known for its refined naturalistic style and export paintings commissioned for European and American markets.
Each work presented in an elaborately hand-painted Chinoiserie verre églomisé frame decorated with floral and bird medallions on a blue lattice ground.
7″ x 12″ image size, 13 3/4″ x 18 3/4″ frame size
Bearing on the reverse the armorial bookplate of the Earl of Derby, displaying the motto “Honi soit qui mal y pense.” The bookplate identifies Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby (1775–1851), from the Knowsley Hall Collection, Lancashire, England

The pieces present well overall. Saturation is very good. Undulation to all. Some foxing and pin holes. Water staining and wrinkles. Some have scratch loss to paint. The frames have gilt and paint loss

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Estimate: $4000- $8000

Auction Date: January 1, 2026