Pair of Chinese Qing Ink and Color on Paper Figural Paintings Afterlife A7WAP
Description: Pair of unsigned narrow format Chinese Qing dynasty ink and color on paper figural paintings possibly depicting immortals, deities, or other figures from the afterlife. One painting features a single figure dressed in a formal robe and seated on a horseshoe-back chair holding a dragon in one hand and a flaming pearl in the other. The second features two scholarly seated figures with a guardian holding a spear standing behind them. Bordered in pale aqua silk, framed, and glazed. Late 19th century.
Measurements: Paintings: 14 3/8 x 5 1/8 and 12 3/4" x 4 3/8"; frames: 17 1/2" x 8 1/2"
Condition: Good overall condition for their age, with some pigment transference and typical wear and soiling evident.
Provenance: From the collection of William D. Cooley by descent. Cooley lived in Shanghai from 1929 to 1934 where he worked for Radio Corporation of America (RCA) installing sound in theaters.
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Description: Pair of unsigned narrow format Chinese Qing dynasty ink and color on paper figural paintings possibly depicting immortals, deities, or other figures from the afterlife. One painting features a single figure dressed in a formal robe and seated on a horseshoe-back chair holding a dragon in one hand and a flaming pearl in the other. The second features two scholarly seated figures with a guardian holding a spear standing behind them. Bordered in pale aqua silk, framed, and glazed. Late 19th century.
Measurements: Paintings: 14 3/8 x 5 1/8 and 12 3/4" x 4 3/8"; frames: 17 1/2" x 8 1/2"
Condition: Good overall condition for their age, with some pigment transference and typical wear and soiling evident.
Provenance: From the collection of William D. Cooley by descent. Cooley lived in Shanghai from 1929 to 1934 where he worked for Radio Corporation of America (RCA) installing sound in theaters.
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