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425. THREE EXCEPTIONAL CHINESE EXPORT
WATERCOLOR PORTRAITS ON PAPER, attributed to
Youqua (1840-1870), each remarked in ink on the lower edge:
“Emperor of China, Heen Foong – Died October 1861,” “Prince
Kung – Prime Minister 1863,” an imperial prince of the Aisin
Gioro clan and an important statesman of the Manchu-led Qing
dynasty in China; “Empress of China – Now Regent, 1863,”
was a empress dowager and regent who effectively controlled the
Chinese government in the late Qing dynasty for 47 years from
1861 until her death in 1908. Each framed in black reverse painted
glass mats and walnut frames. 12 in. x 8 ½ in. each
Overall 19 in. x 15 ½ in.
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