Indian Company School Artist, Street Performers, Musicians & Ascetics, 19th Century, Mica Paintings, Set of 8

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An original 19th-century set of 8 Indian gouache paintings on transparent mica.A vivid miniature set of eight 19th-century Indian gouache … Read more An original 19th-century set of 8 Indian gouache paintings on transparent mica.A vivid miniature set of eight 19th-century Indian gouache paintings on transparent mica depicting street performers, musicians and ascetics. The paintings are small in size, measuring approximately 10 x 7cm.The detailed, colourful images comprise a Woman with Snake; Bairagi Ascetic in Lotus Position; Juggler; Tightrope Walker; Dholak Drum-player; Sanyasi Wearing Tiger Skin; Muslim Fakir with Prayer Beads; Bairagi Ascetic with Prayer Beads.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: 10cm (3.9″) Width: 7cm (2.8″) Condition: Overall in good condition. Some minor wear delamination and marks. One of the micas has two small areas of repair at the lower left; two others have cracking to the corner. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed. See less