CHINESE SCHOOL, 19th century

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CHINESE SCHOOL, 19th century
Ten depictions of Chinese farmers and artisans, each image numbered and inscribed in Chinese

pencil, bodycolour and ink on paper
12x14½in. (30.5x36.5cm.) (10)

Lot Essay

The names given to the figures are:
09. 'maker of hat pins'; 11. 'selling goldfish'; 20. 'maker of fireworks'; 23. 'maker of writing brushes'; 39. 'pigherder'; 43. 'farmer'; 43. 'maker of bamboo pillows'; 46. 'billows for separating chaff and grain'; 49. 'silversmith'; 53. 'accountant'

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