QI BAISHI (1863-1957)
Lot 47PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF RYDA AND ROBERT H. LEVI

Ryda Hecht Levi (1915-2008), a native of Baltimore, Maryland, along with her husband Robert, was an active and generous philanthropist and art collector. While Western 20th century art was their primary area of collecting activity, Mrs. Levi was also drawn to Asian art, particularly classical and contemporary Chinese paintings with bold lines and strong visual impact.

QI BAISHI (1863-1957)

Crabs

Closed13 September 2016

Price Realised

USD 81,250

More Information

How to sell

QI BAISHI (1863-1957)
Crabs
Hanging scroll, ink on paper
26 5/8 x 13 ¼ in. (67.6 x 33.6 cm.)
Signed, with one seal of the artist

Acquired from the Mi Chou Gallery, New York, 1964.
Private American collection.