Chinese Painting of Four Donkeys Hanging Scroll
Updated August 23, 2026
| Lot number | 43 |
| Estimate | 300.00 - 10,000.00 USD |
| Category | Fine Art & Prints |
| Auction | Chicagoland Antiques, Jewelry & Collectibles Auction 9/1/26 |
| Date | September 1, 2026 at 9:54 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Esquis Auctions |
| Location | Wheeling, Illinois |
Traditional Chinese ink painting featuring four donkeys in a vertically arranged composition, executed with bold, spontaneous brushwork in black and gray tones. The work bears a lengthy calligraphic inscription together with a red artist's seal. The inscription includes "Fu Zhong Zhi Yuan," a traditional expression associated with carrying a heavy burden to a distant destination, conveying ideas of strength, endurance, and perseverance. Mounted as a hanging scroll with dark silver-tone patterned silk brocade borders. Condition consistent with age with toning, staining and discoloration to the paper, prominent horizontal fold/crease lines through the lower portion, additional creasing, and age-related wear to the scroll and mounting. 60" x 10".
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