Lot 161: Nishi Seiun (1881-1963) Fine Japanese Art

Early 20th century A fold-out album, titled Seikan (Pure Time), of 21 sketchy paintings executed in the style of Qi Baishi with a short inscription, in ink and colour on paper and three pages of ink calligraphy, consisting mainly of flowers, birds and landscapes of China, including gourds, a black crow, a small boat on the Yangtze River and the eighth century poet Li Bai reading a scroll, all signed Shanhai Nishi Seiun/Shanhai Hekiso Nishi Seiun with seal Seiun, 10 with a second seal Raku, nine with a different second seal ten [...], one calligraphy Seikan bearing three seals; with chitsu outer cover. 33.2cm x 40.7cm (13 1/16in x 16in). (2).

33.2cm x 40.7cm