Indian Company School Artist, Trades, Occupations & Ascetics, 19th Century, Mica Paintings, Set of 23

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An original 19th-century set of 23 Indian gouache paintings on transparent mica.A vivid, finely painted set of twenty-three 19th-century Indian … Read more An original 19th-century set of 23 Indian gouache paintings on transparent mica.A vivid, finely painted set of twenty-three 19th-century Indian gouache paintings on transparent mica depicting trades, occupations and ascetics. The paintings are small in size, each measuring between 11 x 8.5cm and 10 x 7cm.The detailed, colourful images comprise a Servant with a Kettle; Bairagi Ascetics; Shaivite Ascetic Holding a Trisula; Shaivite Ascetic Holding Shiva Lingam Egg; Jugglers; Servants Washing Dishes 'Masalchi'; Clerk with Writing Pen; Tailor 'Darzi'; Servant with Fruit; Washerman 'Dhobi' Ironing; Nurse 'Aya' Holding a Child; Huqqa-burdar; Servant with Chauri Fly Whisk 'Khitmutgar'; Fakir Carrying a Bowl; Muslim Fakir with Hookah; Sarangi-player Ascetic; and Sweeper Servant.Indian Company paintings on mica are rare; it is estimated that as of now, there are only around 7,000 mica paintings available in the world.The mica is loose with no mount or backing.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: No. Inscribed: No. Height: 10.5cm (4.1″) Width: 8cm (3.1″) Condition: Some minor delamination, toning and paint loss as shown. Two of the micas have small losses to the lower corner. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed. See less