Lot 35
  • 35

REN YI (1840-1896) Ducks with reeds and lotus

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Ink on paper
ink and colour on paper, mounted as a hanging scroll

Provenance

Collection of Dr Hugh and Collette Hawes, 1960s.
Thence by decent.

Condition

This painting is in good condition, but there is a restored vertical tear (4.5cm) to the lower section just below the ducks. There is also some horizontal creasing to the work to the mid and upper sections. The upper section has also slightly faded.
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