A Chinese Paintings of Cats and Goldfish

Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 18th or 19th century, ink and colors on paper, large red seal to upper center, two red seals to left hand side, one red seal to lower right corner, two mischievous long hair black and white cats attacking a hanging globe of goldfish, presented under glass with fabric mat in gilt and black wood frame.

Frame dimensions 47 x 23 in., Image size 36 x 14 in.

Collection of Michael and Ingrid Kelly, Worldwide Gallery Antiques, Fredericksburg, Virginia From the personal collection of antique gallery owners Michael and Ingrid Kelly who owned Worldwide Gallery Antiques, dealing with antiques for over sixty-five years, retiring to Fredericksburg, Virginia, where they filled their own residence with Asian and Belle Epoch fine arts and antiques.

Overall even toning to paper; scattered smudges of black ink; scattered losses to paper; some creasing to paper; some repairs and possible restoration; not examined outside of the frame.