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Lot 1041
A Chinese Fan Painting of the Explorer Zhang Qian on a Raft with Attendant
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Early 20th century, ink and colors on paper, with inscription and stamp in upper left corner, presented under glass within a fine carved hardwood frame with floral carving.

DOA 13.75 x 20.75 in.

A typed note affixed to the verso translates the inscription as follows:
"We, gathering at West Lake celebrate our dear friend, highly honored Sir Lo Gao Sin's birthday at the year of 24, month of July [characters not translated, perhaps year]. Zhong Huan, Yi Yang, Kay Ming, invited us: Zheng Zhi, Bang Jiang, Zi Gong, Chen Shou Min, to join the celebration and write on this fan at the west city of Runzhou."

Toning to sheet; wear to sheet at top right corner. Not examined out of the frame.