Description A Chinese watercolor and ink on silk painting by Xu Ji dating from the 18th century. The painting features insects, flowers, and includes a description and 2 seals. It is mounted and framed. Dimensions are: scroll- 14 inches tall X 9 3/4 inches wide; 35.6 cm tall X 24.8 cm wide. Frame- 20 1/4 inches tall X 14 7/8 inches wide; 51.4 cm tall X 37.8 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition Report It has age wear and evident repairs.
Provenance From an estate in Washington, DC. The family lived in Shanghai, China, during the 1930s and 1940s to work for the Standard Oil Company.