Framed Chinese Watercolour and Chelmon Fish Engraving
This lot comprises two framed works. The first is a Chinese watercolour on paper showing a branch of orange and pink flowers with buds, alongside a green preying mantis perched on a dark, sweeping stem. A signature and a red seal mark appear at the lower right. The painting is set in a black-edged frame with a cream outer border. The second is a coloured engraving of a yellow fish with a long, pointed snout, captioned “Chelmon” in the margin. It is housed in a golden-brown wooden frame with a pale green mount. The two pieces are offered together as a single lot.
Condition and Collector Interest
The watercolour shows age-related toning and light staining across the paper, most noticeably towards the upper left, and the frame shows wear to its edges and finish. The engraving also displays some general marking and wear to its frame. Both works appear to be presented in their original frames, and no further information is given regarding provenance or restoration. Buyers interested in Asian painting, natural history prints or decorative framed pairings may find this lot of appeal, particularly for its contrasting subjects of insect and marine illustration.
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