Indian Company School Artist, Nautch Dancing Girls & Musicians, 19th Century, Gouache on Transparent Mica, Set of 24

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An original 19th-century set of 24 Indian gouache paintings on transparent mica.A fantastically vivid set of twenty-four 19th-century Indian gouache … Read more An original 19th-century set of 24 Indian gouache paintings on transparent mica.A fantastically vivid set of twenty-four 19th-century Indian gouache paintings on transparent mica depicting dancing girls and musicians.The detailed, colourful figures comprise Nautch Dancing Girls; Sarangi-players; Tabla-players; Sitar-players; and a Cymbal-player.The paintings are small in size, measuring approximately 10.2 x 6.6cm.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: 10.2cm (4″) Width: 6.6cm (2.6″) Condition: Overall in good condition, with vivid colours. Minor delamination and toning as shown. Two of the micas have small paint losses, and one has a small loss at the left edge of the mica. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed. See less