A set of ten Chinese Export paintings on pith paper depicting floral sprays 19th century

within verre églomise and parcel-gilt frames.

Not examined out of frames, frames later; Overall very good condition; the later frames with very minor wear to gilding. The pith paper in good condition, the colors of the paint vibrant; the paper with some typical rippling and minor creases on some places; some scratches to surface. One with a small tear to bottom right corner and with some light brown marks to bottom edge. One with small yellow stain to top left corner; small losses to right edge and with light water stain. One with small brown stain to top left quadrant and with small loss to bottom left quadrant; light water staining to the right edge. One with small tear to top right corner; light brown small stain to center of bottom edge; light water stain to right edge. One with light water staining to right edge and with two small brown stains. One with light water staining to right edge. One with a small tear to bottom right corner and with light water staining to right edge. One with small tear to bottom left corner and with light water staining to right edge. One with light yellow stain to bottom edge approximately 1 inch by 1 1/2 inches; light water staining to right edge. One with a small tear to the upper left and upper right corners.
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