Pair of Framed Chinese Bird and Flower Paintings on Silk

This is a pair of vertical, framed Chinese ink and color paintings on silk, executed in the traditional 'Bird and Flower' (Huaniao) genre. Each panel shows delicate avian subjects perched on flowering branches, likely plum blossoms or peach blossoms given the petal structure and seasonal symbolism. The paintings utilize a fine 'Gongbi' or meticulous style, characterized by detailed brushwork and subtle color washes. The silk substrate shows a natural light tan or ecru patina, indicative of age. Both scrolls feature traditional calligraphic inscriptions and red vermillion seal marks (hanko), which serve as artist signatures and authentication. The pieces are mounted within decorative silk borders—one with a lighter cream and one with a grey/silver silk matting—and are housed in modern, slender black wooden frames under glass. The visible condition shows significant undulating/cockling of the silk substrate, likely from past humidity exposure or poor mounting tension. There are minor foxing spots visible in the background areas. The execution of the birds shows high-quality craftsmanship, particularly in the rendering of individual feathers and realistic anatomical proportions. These likely date to the mid-20th century, though they emulate much older Song Dynasty naturalist styles.