£550
Follower of Lu Ji (circa 1475-1503), probably Ming period, 17th / 18th century, a pheasant, pair of ducks, other birds and flowers, watercolour on linen, signed and with red seal to left side, 27 ¾ x 15 ¾in. (70.5 x 40cm.), framed and glazed., * Has not been examined out of the frame (which is fairly modern - 1980s-90s). The linen has toned to a light brown across the painting. Two patched thumbnail size holes with retouching to upper right hand side and one smaller to centre right side in blue blossom, plus a few other tiny retouches. A few small lighter spots to linen (possibly due to old cleaning)., Has not been examined out of the frame (which is fairly modern - 1980s-90s). The linen has toned to a light brown across the painting. Two patched thumbnail size holes with retouching to upper right hand side and one smaller to centre right side in blue blossom, plus a few other tiny retouches. A few small lighter spots to linen (possibly due to old cleaning).
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