Chinese Xian Framed Scroll

Late 18th to early 19th century, ink and color on paper in the blue green palatte, unsigned, vignettes of immortals engaged in specific activities, ( for example: an immortal astride a Phoenix can refer to riding to heaven, another depicts walking with the protective tiger.) The mural has a silk border and a later appropriate mahogany frame, under glass.

SS: 58 x 28.5 in.; DOA 69.5 x 40 in.

The Estate Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ayers, Swansboro, NC.

Areas of horizontal paint loss; vertical cracking.

$800 - 1,200