Jichen Shangren (Chinese, 18th Century) Seven-Character Calligraphy Couplet, Qing Dynasty, 18th century Pair of hanging scrolls, ink on gold-flecked paper 52 x 10-1/8 inches (132.1 x 25.7 cm) (work, each) 80 x 14-3/4 inches (203.2 x 37.5 cm) (overall, each) Inscribed and signed by the artist, with three seals PROVENANCE: Christie's, The Collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth Part II - Chinese Furniture, Scholar's Objects and Chinese Paintings, March, 2015 Mounted to silk with rod and dowel. Rolling and handling creases throughout, with some flaking and evidence of previous stabilization and restoration, toning and soiling, with scattered stains. HID03101242017