REN YI (REN BONIAN, Chinese, 1840-1895), ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll, study of cranes and pine, two artist's 'Bonian Changshou', 'Yi Yi Cao Tang', and a collector's seal 'Tian Jian', with presentation inscription, 163cm x 93cmNote: The combination of cranes and pine trees could refer to a Chinese term ????, which symbolises longevity. The painting is likely to be a birthday gift. The inscriptions were written by He Tianjian (1891-1977) who presented good wishes to Mr. Pei Liang, (possibly referring to Xiang Peiliang (1905-1959), the famous playwright in the first half of the 20th century). It seems that He Tianjian gifted this painting to Xiang Peiliang for his birthday. This is also reflected on the ink title at the opening part of the scroll.

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