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QI BAISHI (1863-1957)
Lot 2199

QI BAISHI (1863-1957)

Peaches

Closed29 November 2011

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HKD 2,420,000

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QI BAISHI (1863-1957)
Peaches
Entitled, inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artist
One collector's seal on titleslip
Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper
67.2 x 38.5 cm (26 1/4 x 15 1/8 in.)
20th Century

Acquired by a French collector during his stay in Shanghai from late 1940s to early 1950s.

Specialist note

An emblem of longevity, peaches are of paramount importance in Chinese culture. Longevity ranks first among the Five Blessings, which include wealth, health, love of virtue and a peaceful death. Peaches have long been symbols of longevity and are considered sacred in China, for its wood was used as a charm against evil in ancient times.