Kishi Ganku (1749-1838), a pair of Sumi paintings on silk of snow leopards, signed Tenkai Ganku, with brocade borders and original black and gilt Aesthetic frames incorporating scroll compartments verso, Dimensions Images 104cm x 49.5cm Condition Report Both scroll paintings have a few scattered wormholes to the silk. The image of the snow leopard coming towards us has three small wormholes above the animal and one next to its left ear. This image also has occasional light scuffs to the surface.The image of the snow leopard drinking water has two small worm holes above the cats tail one, one to the middle of its tail, one to its rump, one to its belly, one to the left of its right poor there's a tiny repair to the paper lower left and both images have some light staining to the brocade border. The scroll paintings have further brocade mounts behind them which have some fraying. The gilt and ebonised frames have some occasional scuffs and scratches.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.