4 Chinese 19th Century Figural Pith Paintings of Mandarin Life: an Official in Court Costume leaving home, Wife, 3 Boys and an Assistant with document box in attendance; back at home, the Official relaxing on Kang Assistant bringing a tobacco pipe, Lady and 2 Female attendants nearby; Young Man reclining on Kang as an assistant prepares an opium pipe with 2 women watching; 2 Ladies with one weaving a damask on a loom, the other arriving with a basket. Each with silver foil mat and framed in vintage driftwood frames. Height of art 6 3/4 inches (17 cm.) X width of art 11 1/2 inches (29 cm.).

Appear in good condition with some small staining, a few small dents and waves to the pith, not examined out of frames. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.