Lot #64: Antique Framed Asian Watercolor Painting of Peony Flowers and Butterfly, Signed

This lot features a framed antique Asian watercolor or ink painting, likely Chinese or Japanese, depicting a lush white/pale yellow peony (Mudan, traditionally the "King of Flowers") and a butterfly. Artwork: The painting is executed in a delicate color and ink wash style on a neutral-toned ground, possibly silk or paper. It features a large, fully bloomed peony and a smaller bud/bloom with a butterfly fluttering overhead. Signatures/Seals: The artwork includes calligraphy and what appear to be seals (chops) in the upper left corner. The calligraphy roughly translates to: Date: 甲子仲冬 (Jiazi Zhòng Dōng) - Indicating the middle month of Winter in the Jiazi year of the 60-year cycle (Possible dates include 1804, 1864, 1924, 1984, etc., with 1924 being a likely antique candidate). Condition: The painting appears to be in good antique condition, commensurate with age. The frame shows minor wear, scuffs, and paint loss consistent with an older piece. (See images for detail). Dimensions: approx. 11.5 * 9.5 inches Pickup category timeslot {A}