Indian Company School Artist, Trades & Occupations, 19th Century, Gouache on Transparent Mica, Set of 6

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An original 19th-century set of 6 Indian gouache paintings on transparent mica.A vivid set of six 19th-century Indian gouache paintings … Read more An original 19th-century set of 6 Indian gouache paintings on transparent mica.A vivid set of six 19th-century Indian gouache paintings on transparent mica depicting trades and occupations. The paintings are medium in size, measuring approximately 16 x 12cm.The colourful images comprise a Water Carrier 'Behitshy'; Tailor 'Darzi'; Servant with Chauri Fly Whisk 'Khitmutgar'; Servant Cooling Water on Ice 'Abdar'; Servant 'Barburdar' with Keys; and Servant Washing Dishes 'Masalchi'.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: 16cm (6.3″) Width: 12cm (4.7″) Condition: Some delamination, toning and edge cracks. Mica and paint losses in places. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed. See less