Lot 183 , Qi Baishi (1864-1957), Bee and chrysanthemums, ink and colour on paper scroll painting, inscribed and with seal mark, Image 101cm x 33cm

Qi Baishi (1864-1957), Bee and chrysanthemums, ink and colour on paper scroll painting, inscribed and with seal mark, Provenance - the property of an English Hong Kong businessman who was living in Shanghai between 1947-1948 when he acquired this painting by Qi Baishi, thence by family descent. The full provenance will be given to the successful buyer.

NO ONLINE BIDDING ON THIS LOT.
In order to bid on this lot, please contact the auction house to obtain and complete a registration form, and to provide a deposit of £10,000, which is fully refundable to unsuccessful bidders. Image 101cm x 33cm
£40,000-60,000

Condition:
Typical small undulations and visible fibres to the paper. There are two minute damp spots to the paper each just one millimetre across - one upper centre left and the other between two lines of the trellis lower right. cream silk brocade borders and pale mint coloured brocade silk borders at each end. Paper backing has some occasional minor marks. In good condition.

Sold for £65,000