Qi Baishi (1864-1957),  A butterfly amongst flowering branches peaches and a cricket amongst branches of gourds. photo Sotheby's

ink and colour on paper, mounted as a hanging scroll; each signed and with a seal of the artist; each 104 by 32cm; 41 by 12 3/4 in. Estimate 40,000—60,000 GBP. Lot Sold 445,250 GBP

Collection of Sir John Morgan (acquired whilst at the British embassy in Beijing and later authenticated by Qi Baishi himself in 1956).

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 10 Nov 10, London www.sothebys.com