ZENG XI (1861-1930)Ancient Pine Tree / Eight-character Calligraphic Couplet in Seal ScriptThree hanging scrolls, ink on paperAncient Pine Tree 95 x 33.4 cm. (37 3⁄8 x 13 1⁄8 in.)Inscribed and signed, with two seals of the artistDedicated to Madame ZonghuoEight-character Calligraphyic Couplet in Bronze Script Each scroll measures 142 x 24.6 cm. (55 7⁄8 x 9 5⁄8 in.)Inscribed and signed, with three seals of the artistDated winter, eleventh month, jiazi year (1924)Both titleslip inscribed, each with one collector’s seal of Robert H. Ellsworth (1929-2014)