Antique Chinese Qing Set of Four Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaques "4 Seasons" 1890 Sold The sky is slightly overcast

The sky is slightly overcast with the sun starting to break through

most likely related to the 1905 painting "Binding Sheaves" or another harvest painting from that period

English's prolific output brought lucrative results

this fine nest of tables is ready to grace your home

but the entrance is

Antique Chinese Qing Set of Four Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaques "4 Seasons" 1890 Sold The sky is slightly overcastA rare & important set of four large antique Chinese Qing dynasty hand painted porcelain plaques; of the "Four Seasons", housed in the original Hongmu wood frames, circa 1890. Each plaque is finely hand painted on porcelain & each depicts different types of birds in seasonal landscapes with trees and flowers, every plaque is set into the original Hongmu hardwood frame, each frame having an ornate bronze handle to the top. Condition is very good, this