Between Likeness & Unlikeness – Amaranth, Wisteria, Aquatic Life, Lychees
$500
QI BAISHI (1863-1957)
Between Likeness & Unlikeness – Amaranth, Wisteria, Aquatic Life, Lychees
Four hanging scrolls, ink and color/ ink on paper
Each scroll measures 135.7 x 37 cm. (53 3/8 x 14 ½ in.)
Two scrolls signed by the artist, with two seals and two impressed seals
Two scrolls inscribed and signed by the artist, with two seals, one impressed seal, and one illegible impressed seal
One scroll dated guiwei year (1943)
Dedicated to Junkui
NOTE:
The set of four paintings feature amaranth, wisteria, Aquatic Life, and Lychee, all iconic themes in Qi Baishi’s repertoire. The set was commissioned by Junkui, as indicated on the work, which is still mounted on what is presumed to be its original mounting.