Lot 783: FENG KANGHOU (1901-1983) TWO CALLIGRAPHY COUPLETS IN ZHUANSHU |

ink on paper, two pairs of hanging scrolls, signed Feng Kanghou, one pair dated to the dingsi year (1977), each with two seals of the artist

136.5 by 30 and 120 by 29.5 cm., 53 3/4  by 11 7/8  and 47 1/4  by 11 5/8  in.

On the seven-character couplet, creases and foxing can be found especially in the lower section; paper tears can be found on the lower-right of the first scroll, and on upper-left on the second scroll. Otherwise, in overall fair condition. On the five-character couplet, creases and paper cracks can be found on both scrolls. Otherwise, in overall fair condition.
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