Macao
Type:Painting
Year:Circa 1860
Size:17.25" x 30.00"
Medium:Oil
Signed:Unsigned
School of China Trade ART FOR SALE
19th century. Known for: Anonymous Chinese marine paintings.
19th century China Trade paintings of clipper and other merchant ships plying between American, English, Continental and Chinese ports were painted by Chinese artists who, starting in the late 18th... Read full biography
19th century China Trade paintings of clipper and other merchant ships plying between American, English, Continental and Chinese ports were painted by Chinese artists who, starting in the late 18th century, had mastered the western style of painting, some under the tutelage of western artists... Read full biography
19th century China Trade paintings of clipper and other merchant ships plying between American, English, Continental and Chinese ports were painted by Chinese artists who, starting in the late 18th century, had mastered the western style of painting, some under the tutelage of western artists residing in Chinese ports, particularly Macao, others simply as masterful copyists. These Chinese painters often would pre-paint canvases with backgrounds featuring Chinese harbors (particularly Hong... Read full biography
19th century China Trade paintings of clipper and other merchant ships plying between American, English, Continental and Chinese ports were painted by Chinese artists who, starting in the late 18th century, had mastered the western style of painting, some under the tutelage of western artists residing in Chinese ports, particularly Macao, others simply as masterful copyists. These Chinese painters often would pre-paint canvases with backgrounds featuring Chinese harbors (particularly Hong Kong), Canton and Whampoa, or the open ocean, either stormy or calm. They would then literally row out to arriving ships and pitch their paintings to captains or super-cargos (a ship's commercial agent). (Antiques Council). The ship drawings are... Read full biography
19th century China Trade paintings of clipper and other merchant ships plying between American, English, Continental and Chinese ports were painted by Chinese artists who, starting in the late 18th century, had mastered the western style of painting, some under the tutelage of western artists residing in Chinese ports, particularly Macao, others simply as masterful copyists. These Chinese painters often would pre-paint canvases with backgrounds featuring Chinese harbors (particularly Hong Kong), Canton and Whampoa, or the open ocean, either stormy or calm. They would then literally row out to arriving ships and pitch their paintings to captains or super-cargos (a ship's commercial agent). (Antiques Council). The ship drawings are distinguished by their accuracy and detail as well as the historical significance. Usually, the ship names are visible in the pa... Read full biography
School of China Trade - Art for Sale (3 available)
British Merchant Packet off Lintin Island
Type:Painting
Year:Circa 1860
Size:18.00" x 23.50"
Medium:Oil
Signed:Unsigned
Notes:
The ship appears off Lintin Island, an important stop on the way to the port of Canton (Guangzhou). In the early 19th century Lintin was the outer anchorage for western ships which would have to stop at the island for inspection and to pay customs duties. 21 1/4 x 27 in. framed
View of the Hongs, Canton
Type:Painting
Year:Circa 1850
Size:21.00" x 14.75"
Medium:Oil
Signed:Unsigned
Notes:
An excellent view of the western warehouses along the Pearl River with more than 40 people populating a variety of river boats. Views like this are among the most sought after by collectors. Very good condition and housed in a gilt Chinese Chippendale frame.