A set of six Chinese export Qianlong period wall paper panels, 18th century

A beautiful set of six rectangular panels painted on paper representing idealized scenes of daily life in China , in the country and along rivers, with people meandering to houses or exotic pavilions or getting into boats.

Chinese workshop ( probably Canton ) of the Qianlong period, for the exportation to the European market, probably England;

Circa 1760-1780.

The whole series is in extremely fresh colours, with a few stains, tears and accidents to the paper background.

Height of each panel 160 cm ( 5 ft 3 inches ) x width 62 cm  ( 24 1/2 inches )