An extremely elegant Chinese Mirror Painting. Circa 1800

Designed as an orange-breasted parrot (or other tropical bird) perched on a peony tree overlooking a mountainous, coastal landscape; mounted in a later gilt-wood frame. Overall Dimensions (including frame) 71 x 48cm (28 x 19in). Estimate: £20,000 - 25,000

Bonhams. Chinese & other Asian Works of Art, 11 May 2009. Knightsbridge www.bonhams.com (Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved)