Lot 35: A Set of Twelve Chinese Export Paintings on Pith Paper

A Set of Twelve Chinese Export Paintings on Pith Paper, depicting Chinese methods of punishment and one a court scene, all matted and framed under glass, 6 3/4" x 12"., 19thC., Export, two with some matt and ground staining. Prov: Estate of Dr Samuel G Jarvis (1816-1892)., West Claremont, NH, a brother in-law Captain Tarr of Philadelphia brought these back from Canton, China per the family history.

Price Realized: $900

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