The Bund At Shanghai (+ 2 Others; 3 Works)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Sunqua's The Bund At Shanghai (+ 2 Others; 3 Works) into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The Bund at Shanghai (+2 Others; 3 Works) by Sunqua is a captivating 19th-century masterpiece that transports viewers to the golden era of China’s treaty ports. This exquisite set of three gouache paintings depicts the bustling Shanghai waterfront with remarkable precision, showcasing European-style colonial buildings, traditional Chinese junks, and lively street scenes under soft, glowing skies. Created circa 1840-1860 during the peak of China Trade paintings, Sunqua’s work exemplifies the hybrid artistic style that blended Western perspective techniques with delicate Eastern brushwork—a cultural fusion highly prized by Western merchants and collectors at the time. The paintings hold significant art historical value as rare visual documents of early globalization, capturing Shanghai’s transformation into an international hub with extraordinary atmospheric depth and documentary detail. Vibrant yet balanced, these works represent the pinnacle of export art from the Canton school, offering a poetic yet factual window into China’s modernizing coastline.
For interior design, Sunqua’s triptych makes a stunning statement piece in both traditional and contemporary spaces. The ideal setting would be a refined study or executive office with warm wood tones, where the paintings’ earthy sepia washes and pops of vermillion can harmonize with leather furnishings and brass accents. Consider framing them uniformly in slender black lacquer frames with museum glass to enhance their antique elegance while protecting the delicate pigments. Their moderate size (typically around 40x60cm each) allows for impactful grouping above a Chesterfield sofa or as a focal point flanking floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. In modern interiors, these historical scenes create intriguing contrast when paired with clean-lined furniture and metallic finishes—their watercolor softness tempering stark contemporary elements. For color continuity, incorporate cobalt blue ceramics or persimmon-hued textiles that echo the paintings’ maritime blues and the vibrant rooftops of old Shanghai. The set works particularly well in spaces with abundant natural light, which reveals the subtle gradations in the weathering pigments characteristic of this transitional period in Chinese painting.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
