A GROUP OF SIX PAINTINGS OF ELEGANT LADIES QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

oil on canvas, framed, each depicting a finely attired beauty in varying attitudes: one in a blue robe holding a fan; one coyly raising a dainty finger to her lips; one clasping hands around a knee; one dangling a rope of amber beads: one gazing frontally toying with a long garland of flowers and one in a pink robe holding a book (6)

Acquired by the grandfather of the present owner, an American who traveled the world, circa 1940s-50s.