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Paire-008 – Two Men on Studio Swing | Edwardian Vintage Photograph Framed Canvas Wall Art

Paire-009 presents a vintage photograph of two men posed within a richly furnished photographic studio. Attributed to Pun Lun of Hong Kong and estimated to date from circa 1895–1905, this historical portrait is reproduced as framed canvas wall art, preserving an unusual example of period studio portraiture.

During the late nineteenth century, Hong Kong was an important center of commercial photography, serving local residents and international visitors. Photographic studios frequently employed painted scenery, decorative furnishings, costumes, and carefully arranged objects to create distinctive portraits. The setting and clothing in this image reflect that broader tradition, although the circumstances of the sitting and the identities of the subjects remain Unknown.

One man stands wearing an elaborately patterned, Japanese-inspired robe and ornate headdress, with a dark parasol positioned behind him. The second man sits wearing a dark jacket, patterned neckwear, pale trousers, and a rounded hat. A nearby table holds fruit, a bottle, a clock, and flowers. Architectural columns and painted foliage complete the composition.

Presented on museum-quality matte canvas within a coordinating frame, Paire-009 makes a distinctive addition to libraries, studies, living rooms, bedrooms, and curated gallery walls. Its decorative composition, period clothing, and layered studio setting complement traditional, eclectic, and heritage-inspired interiors.

Original Photograph Record

Title: Seated Man with Table Objects and Standing Man in Kimono

Date (estimated): c. 1895–1905

Photographer: Pun Lun

Place of Production: Hong Kong

Medium: Gelatin silver photograph

Dimensions: Albumen print, 4 x 6 in.

Why You'll Love It

Distinctive historical studio portrait attributed to Hong Kong photographer Pun Lun.
Elaborate costume, parasol, patterned textiles, and decorative furnishings.
Estimated circa 1895–1905, representing late nineteenth-century studio traditions.
Rich visual detail suited to traditional and eclectic interiors.
Part of the Walt & Pete® Paire Collection of historical male portraiture

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