Lot 97 , Two Chinese scroll paintings of peacocks, late Qing dynasty,

Two Chinese scroll paintings of peacocks, late Qing dynasty, the first of a peacock and peahen amid peonies, inscribed, image 129 x 65cm, the second of a peacock on a pine branch, inscribed, image 79 x 44cm, with additional inscription above, together with a printed scroll after Qi Baishi
Estimate £300-400

From the collection of a Hong Kong Tea Merchant who worked for Jardine Matheson & Co Ltd, before 1940.

Larger painting of a peacock perched amid peonies has the occasional minor crease and mark to the paper, and is slightly curled on each side, otherwise in good condition.
Smaller painting has some creases to the paper but again is in reasonable condition
Printed scroll after Qi Baishi has some spot marks to the surface.


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Sold for £6,000