Pair of Chinese Silk Paintings with Rosewood Frames

This is a matched pair of decorative Chinese vertical paintings, featuring classical ink and color on silk or high-quality paper. The artworks depict elegant female figures, commonly referred to as 'meiren,' situated within architectural garden settings and landscapes. The composition includes traditional elements like scholars' rocks, pine branches, and pavilions. Each panel is professionally mounted with a broad patterned silk brocade border featuring a sage green and maroon floral ‘wan’ fret or lotus scroll motif. The frames are constructed from a dark reddish-brown wood, likely rosewood (hongmu) or a similarly dense hardwood, with a slight luster finish. The top of each frame features a traditional ornate brass or bronze decorative hanging loop. Both pieces contain vertical rows of Chinese calligraphy with visible red cinnabar seal marks (hanko), indicating the artist's signature or studio. The style is reminiscent of late Qing Dynasty to early Republic period aesthetics (early to mid-20th century). While the frames show some minor scuffing and age, the paintings appear well-preserved under glass, though slight yellowing and minor matting undulations are present consistent with age. The craftsmanship displays fine brushwork and delicate color washes typical of traditional Chinese decorative arts intended for interior display.