Description:
Two Hand Scroll Calligraphies, China, 20th century, signed by "zhong he" with artist's seal "zhonghe zhiyin," one with four large Chinese characters and inscription of an old chinese saying "Zhongyannier," (honest advice is often unpleasant to the ear),dated 1984, ink on paper, 12 x 50; one with a famous poem in cursive script, describing Qingming Festival, a Chinese memorial day, dated 1984, ink on paper, 27 x 15 in.
Property of a New England collector.
Estimate $200-400
loose calligraphy with some tears to a corner, otherwise in good condition.
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Keywords
ChinaSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
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