134,3 x 49,8 cm Condition Sun Song, China, dated 1922, Orchids. Hanging scroll, ink on paper. Signature by the artist: "Painted by Sun Song in early autumn in the renxu year (1922)." One seal: "Sun Song". Inscription on the upper left, signed: "Exian". One seal: "Exian". Sun Song, style name Youzhi, alias Wenpo Xuanzhu, from Yinxian in Zhejiang, dates of birth and death unclear, was a student of Wu Changshuo (1844-1927) and especially adept at painting flowers. He was also a noted collector. Hua Xiumei (1868-1934), sobriquet Exian, from Wuxi, was a very capable calligrapher and painter.-Acquired at Lempertz, Cologne, 7th May 1980, auction 577, no. 1273-Minor restorations, very minor damage due to age