Featured Antique Chinese Portraits Painted on Pith Paper (?)

Excellent advice. I will look at them when I get them and see what is going on. Thank you.

 

I would suggest finding a professional paper conservator if you decide to have any work done on them, and, if possible, someone familiar with pith if that is what they are on. They are unique materials, and require a specialist. Depending on where you are located, this site can be helpful:
https://www.culturalheritage.org/membership/find-a-conservator

 

Great resource! I'll decide what to do when I get them in hand.

 

They are gorgeous, Kiko, I agree, good quality, better than most. I am glad you decided to get them, they're worth it imo.

Here is some more good info on pith paintings:
https://www.nla.gov.au/sites/default/files/blogs/pith_painting_guide_reduced.pdf

 

Fabulous link! Thank you so much!

 

I would buy both for 50$ if i were to keep because they are both lovely.

 

Thank you for your comment. I was concerned about all the damage in paying that much, but am now reassured by member's comments.

 

Thank you all for looking at and commenting on this purchase. I had never seen anything like this before that had such three dimensional painting techniques. Your help and support is so wonderful!