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347 - Two mica paintings of Indian birds, 19th century, Northern India, possibly Patna or Kolkata (Calcutta), depicting possibly a painted francolin (Francolinus pictus) and a scarlet minivet (Pericrocotus speciosus), opaque pigments on mica, and two mica paintings of a tradesman riding a camel and of a Muharram procession, 19th century, Southern India, Trichinopoly, opaque pigments on mica (image of birds 12.5cm diameter, framed and glazed; trade and procession 11 x 16cm, unframed) (4) Condition Report: Scarlet minivet with areas lacking to the neck and head, fragmented and crinkling also present to the top of the circle, mounted on blue card behind. | Painted francolin appears to be in reasonable condition, with no obvious issues, very minor disoloration to right hand side, also mounted on blue card behind. Other mica paintings each with paintwork lacking, one with a face entirely removed, crinkling present. For further images, please request a condition report.
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Two mica paintings of Indian birds, 19th century, Northern India, possibly Patna or Kolkata (Calcutta), depicting possibly a painted francolin (Francolinus pictus) and a scarlet minivet (Pericrocotus speciosus), opaque pigments on mica, and two mica paintings of a tradesman riding a camel and of a Muharram procession, 19th century, Southern India, Trichinopoly, opaque pigments on mica (image of birds 12.5cm diameter, framed and glazed; trade and procession 11 x 16cm, unframed) (4) Condition Report: Scarlet minivet with areas lacking to the neck and head, fragmented and crinkling also present to the top of the circle, mounted on blue card behind. | Painted francolin appears to be in reasonable condition, with no obvious issues, very minor disoloration to right hand side, also mounted on blue card behind. Other mica paintings each with paintwork lacking, one with a face entirely removed, crinkling present. For further images, please request a condition report.
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