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A scene in a Beijing Opera. Chinese ink and Watercolour on paper scroll - Attributed to Guan Liang (1900-1986) an important representative of the first generation of oil painters in China - known for blending western and Chinese art styles. 66.5cm x 36cm.

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A scene in a Beijing Opera. Chinese ink and Watercolour on paper scroll - Attributed to Guan Liang (1900-1986) an important representative of the first generation of oil painters in China - known for blending western and Chinese art styles. 66.5cm x 36cm.

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Original drawing depicting a Peking opera mask for the figure Zhang Fei. Late 19th century gouache on silk. Framed in a double floral silk border. Dimensions of drawing: 10 x 10 cm, with border 29 x 27 cm. Under passepartout. China Original drawing depicting a Peking opera mask for the figure Zhang Fei. Late 19th century gouache on silk. Framed in a double floral silk border. Dimensions of drawing: 10 x 10 cm, with border 29 x 27 cm. Under passepartout. The emergence of Peking opera dates back to the end of the 18th century and included dance, acrobatics and music for the representation of Chinese historical stories and folklore. Originally, the performers wore real masks, which were later replaced by a type of make-up specially designed for each character. - Zhang Fei (d. 221 AD), surnamed Yide, was a Chinese military general and politician who served under the warlord Liu Bei in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the early Three Kingdoms period in China. - In very good condition. China - Original drawing depicting a Beijing opera mask for the figure Zhang Fei. Late 19th c. Gouache on silk. Framed in a double floral silk border. Dimensions of drawing: 10 x 10 cm, with border 29 x 27 cm. Under passepartout. - The emergence of Peking opera dates back to the end of the 18th century and included dance, acrobatics and music for the depiction of Chinese historical stories and folklore. Originally, the performers wore real masks, which were later replaced by a type of make-up specially designed for each character. - Zhang Fei (d. 221 AD), surnamed Yide, was a Chinese military general and politician who served under the warlord Liu Bei in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the early Three Kingdoms period in China. - Very well preserved.

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Chinese taste, France, circa 1730 A large folded fan, the double sheet of paper engraved and enhanced in color with scenes of scrolls and shells, with Chinese musicians at the edges. In the center, and on the sides, gallant scenes of couples playing music or declaring their love. Reverse: a woman disguised as a sultana and her servant play music in a country setting with rockeries and palm trees. Handwritten inscription in ink on the reverse: "Docteur Liogey". Wooden frame, decorated with painted and varnished flowers. H.t. 37.7 cm-H.f.18.5 cm (wear)

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