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Subject:Old Silk Paintings
Posted By: Ed F Tue, Aug 02, 2011 IP: 24.121.93.40

These came from an estate auction. I just love their aged look, but are they truly old? I know the pics are not very good, they are under glass & the flash reflects.





Subject:Re: Old Silk Paintings
Posted By: rat Tue, Aug 02, 2011

no, they are deliberately "distressed"

Subject:Re: Old Silk Paintings
Posted By: Bill H Wed, Aug 03, 2011

These paintings are in the style of the Thai Rattanakosin or Bangkok period (1782-1932) associated with the Chakri dynasty of kings. It may be that the subject matter reflects the epic Hindu 'Ramayana' story or Buddhistic 'Jataka' tales. The link has some additional information on the artistic style.

Lots of this art came to the west during the late 20th century along with returning military personnel and other visitors who were assigned to or traveled in Thailand during the Vietnam War era and thereafter. I can attest to the fact that not all of it was antique, as is the case with this contemporary Thai horoscope painting purchased in the early 1990's in Bangkok. Whether yours are new or old would require hands-on determination by an expert. In my opinion, though, not all of their apparent wear patterns seem to be attributable to age or the practice of storing them rolled-up.

Best regards,

Bill H.




URL Title :RattanakosinArt



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