Lot 268 , A set of 16 Chinese pith paintings of birds and flowers, mid 19th century, Largest Image 12cm x 18cm

A set of 16 Chinese pith paintings of birds and flowers, mid 19th century, each finely painted with pairs of birds amid foliage and flowers, European gilt foil edging and mounts, Largest Image 12cm x 18cm
£300-500

Condition:
One with two minor tears affecting cream ground at top border; one with two minor tears at lower border; one with two tears at top centre, clearly seen, largest 6 x 4mm; one with three light scratches; one with white blemish affecting a blue plant, bottom right corner; one with a curved scratch top-left corner; one with seven holes, all clearly seen; one with slight tear affecting green leaf-stem; one with dis-coloured stain against cream field, loss to lower right corner, approx. 6 x 4mm;:one with small hole at centre, approx. 3mm diam. Others good.

Sold for £700