Pair of Chinese Paintings - Finch and Canary with Foliage - Quing Dynasty

This pair of antique Chinese watercolor paintings is from the Quing Dynasty. Both paintings were stored for many years unframed. They were originally purchased in the 1960's in Guangzhou, Kwangchow, the capital city of Canton Province, China. Each painting was created using watercolor and ink on silk and mounted on cardstock with a light beige damask border. Each painting is signed by the artist along with chop marks that probably are the title of the painting. Painting #1: Yellow Finch (bird): A yellow headed finch with yellow & white feathered frontside has an orange feathered backside. He has yellow with black, & yellow striped feathers as well as a yellow & black striped tail. He has turned his head sideways so that his black & red eye, & red beak are shown. He is resting on a tree branch with white flowers. Below the bird on a tree branch are large, fully bloomed red lotus blossoms with yellow nectar & green leaves. 12in x 12in. Painting #2: Green Canary (bird): A green headed canary with yellow & white feathered frontside has a green feathered backside. He has green, with black and green striped feathers & a green & black striped tail. He is facing sideways so that his black & orange eye, & orange beak are shown. He is standing on a light green branch with large green leaves. The canary is admiring the cherry tree branch and the sweet yellow nectar on the cherry blossoms. The cherry tree branch has fully bloomed red & pink cherry blossoms with yell nectar. 12inx 12in.