Collecting Guide: 7 things to know about Chinese traditional painting. Specialist Elizabeth Hammer on why age-old themes and techniques continue to flourish â with works offered in our Fine Chinese Paintings sale on 14 March at Christieâs New York. There is room for confusion over the category known as Chinese traditional painting.
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