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Lot 398
  • 398

Qi Baishi (1864-1957) Crab and Chicks

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • ink and colour on paper
ink and colour on paper, signed BAISHI, with a dedication and one seal of the artist, mounted and framed

Condition

This has recently been cleaned professionally and in good condition, but has some light staining above and below the inscription and to the right hand edge and lower right part of the painting. There is also some light staining to the upper left hand side and to the left of the fish in the water.
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