Zhang Huaimin; Northern Song Calligraphy Handscroll; Ink with various red seals on Paper mounted to polished paper with a lengthy section of antique blank "Sutra" paper. Height 11 inches (28 cm.) X 74 3/8 inches ( 189 cm.). NOTE: Authenticated by Wang Chi-chen (C C Wang) in the 1980's as Northern Song dated 1083; offered for sale at Poly Auction, Beijing, "Chinese Classical Paintings & Calligraphy," 6 December 2011, Lot 4042; with a copy of the full catalogue with a translation in Chinese for some of the red seals. PROVENANCE: Estate of Andy Kay, Hawaii. For more information on Mr. Kay see: https://mrsonyho.wixsite.com/andykayzenhall/bio

The Calligraphy extensively and painstakingly restored in short strips before the high quality re-mounting; front brocade wrap missing. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.