This is a quality set of Chinese gouache watercolour studies of birds which date from the mid 19th Century. The paintings depict the birds in naturalistic settings and are extremely well executed. Painted on pith in strong gouache colours, all four are in really good condition for their age. Each is framed by a single narrow peach ribbon as was typical of the time and they have more recently been mounted and displayed in champagne gilt frames which suit them well.The four pictures measure 42.5 cms by 35.5 cms including the frames.UK delivery is �20Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.Email: We offer a full money back guarantee if you are not happy for whatever reason within a seven day period as long as the buyer pays for transportation costs.