Xu Fang 1622-1694

signed Sizhai Xu Fang, dated yimao (1675), the second lunar month, spring, with two seals of the artist, xu fang zhi yin, si zhai

Parke-Bernet New York, Chinese, Indian and Other Oriental Art, February 22, 1962, Lot 204

-Overall in good condition, except that the silk bears a tanned tone due to age -One minor silk loss can be found on the top of the painting -Verticle scratches of light color loss can be found in some part of the painting, with the longest one measuring 13 cm -Old mounting with several areas of repaired tears, stains and small worm holes
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Artist's inscription:
Trembling frost unveils glimpses of teal,
autumn hills meet oblique sunbeams,
clear waters flutter against stepping stones,
as I shut the gate of my reclusive home.