Lot 203. AZi Ge, Flowering Tree and Bird, dated 1877. Fan mounted as Album leaf, ink and colors on gold paper, 16,5 x 50,5 cm. Inscription and signature by the artist: „In the summer of the dingchou year (1877) painted for the friend ….“ Two seals of the artist: “Zi ge”, “Liu er”. Sold: €8 000 (Est: €1 500 - €2 500). Photo Nagel Auction.

Impressionistic painting with bold brushstrokes in ink lavis and with nice calligraphic inscription in grass script.

Provenance: Old and important European private collection, assembled before 1930 and between 1950 and 1980.

Fine Asian Art - Day I by Nagel Auction, June 12, 2023, Stuttgart