A Pair of 19th Century China Trade Paintings

Oil on canvas, early 19th century, unsigned, the first depicting a Mandarin in his study and the second a woman of rank in her sitting room, presented in matching period frames.

Stretcher size 17 5/8 x 13 3/8 in.; Frame dimensions 21 1/4 x 17 in.

Woman - paint loss and retouch to upper left quadrant; several patches to verso; small pinholes in upper left quadrant; stretcher marks; allover craquelure; scattered paint loss; light surface grime.
Man - minor craquelure; stretcher marks; light surface grime.
Both frames with some chipping and rubbing.

$2,000 - 4,000