Lot 353

A silk brocade Chinese export album containing 12 pith paper paintings each depicting a lady or gentleman in rich costume and an attendant within a richly-decorated interior. A loose page at the front with the stamp 'Foongshing - Dealer in Silk Goods, Ivory & Pearl Wares, Old China Street 16', Canton, China, mid 19th century. Exceptionally well painted! -Page size: 33 x 25 cm, foxing, album with wear, overall condition of the paintings is very good-