A Chinese calligraphy in running script,

A Chinese calligraphy in running script, 20th century, attributed to Hua Shikui (1864-1942), of a Tang poem 'Xia Hua Ming' by Wei Yingwu, 125.5 x 60.5cm Provenance: The Late Sir John Craven, The Barn, Long Newnton, Tetbury, Gloucestershire. 华世奎 行书 《夏花明 》 设色纸本 立轴 款识：丙寅仲冬 璧臣华世奎 铃印：华世奎印 璧臣 ?? Condition Report Mounting with tears and losses, water staining marks Calligraphy with tears, creasing, dirt and ink marks, water stains throughout.