SUMMARY: Chinese export gouache with “jewel-like brilliance” depicting a finely executed full length portrait painting of a woman dressed in fine clothes, titled “Emperor’s 2nd wife”, possibly Circle of Tinqua, unsigned, Qing Dynasty (c. 1820-1890).
DIMENSIONS (sight): 9 ¼” high x 7” wide
DIMENSIONS (framed): 12 ¼” high x 10” wide
MARKINGS: written in pencil below image, “Emperor’s 2nd wife”
CONDITION: Antique, Excellent Condition – no damage, no repair. For Accuracy Only: there is very light toning to the background paper – the colours are bright and the line clean. Exceptional skill.
