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Hi all,

I'm researching a large collection of Chinese scroll paintings. I've attached two images for which I cannot find the artists. Both seals and subjects bear some similarities to Liu Jiyou (Chinese, 1918-1983) but I can't find exact matches for either.

Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions? I really appreciate your help!

Thank you,
Chelsea

Both works are indeed claiming to be works by Liu, but I'm not sure of where to check to get a definite source on his seals. You can try the Zhejiang University seal database, which doesn't always load. It compiles images of seals from a number of reference works: http://diglweb.zjlib.cn:8081/zjtsg/zgjcj/index1.htm

1,
Some more seals from Liu Jiyou
https://www.sohu.com/a/164908835_825188

2,
癸未冬至節次 劉奎齢繪
In the Year of Water-Sheep (1943) at the Time of Winter Soltice
Painted by Liu Kuiling
Seal,
劉奎齢印　Seal of Liu Kuiling

Liu Kuiling 劉奎齢 1885-1967
was a pioneering master of modern Chinese art, a grandmaster of animal painting. He was skilled in both meticulous brushwork and freehand expression, and excelled in animal painting.

With regards,
I.Nagy

Thanks for the correction! Second picture is indeed signed Liu Kuiling rather than Liu Jiyou

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