235 . FINE PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT OVAL OIL ON CANVAS PAINTINGS , “ TWO VIEWS OF THE NINE- STAGE PAGODA AT WHOMPOA ANCHORAGE ”, circa 1830-1840 . Paintings possibly executed by Namcheong , with active water scenes in foreground and detailed background landscapes . Canvases lined with 5 % in-paint . 16 ½ in . x 12 ½ in . Framed 25 ½ in . x 18 in . 5,000 / 7,000 From the Starbuck East Brick , Nantucket
236 . NEAR PAIR OF CHINA TRADE OILS ON CANVAS RIVER LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS , mid 19 th Century depicting figures of various pursuits on the river bank , with detailed representations of dwellings , boats and activities of fisher folk in peaceful surroundings ; in scroll carved tete-de-negre wood frames with gilt slip . Both canvases lined . 8 ½ in . x 12 in . Framed 11 ½ in . x 14 ¾ in . and 8 ¼ in . x 11 ¾ in . Framed 11 in . x 14 ½ in . 1,000 / 1,500 From the Starbuck East Brick , Nantucket
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