A fine painting by Qi Baishi (1864-1957) of crabs and autumn leafs, signed and with dedication.
Ink and colour on paper. 104 x 34,2 cm. Two read seals of the artist.
Damp staining, defects.
Provenance
The Collection of Russian Puppeteer Sergej Obratzov (1901-1992), thence by descent.
Literature
Illustrated in colour in "Teatr kitayskogo naroda" (Chinese Puppet Theatre), Moskow 1957 (English translation by J. T. McDermott, 1961). The book in Russian accompanies the painting.
