1. Rare treasures: This painting was painted by Mr. Yuan Jia, a famous painter in China. Mr. Yuan Jia's works are few in number, and most of them are owned by private collectors. The rarity of this painting makes it more valuable.

2. Artistic value: Mr. Yuan Jia's paintings have high artistic value, fully expressing the essence and characteristics of Chinese painting, and also incorporating his own unique style and creativity. This picture of Xiao Mo Mastiff is one of Mr. Yuan Jia's representative works, which has high artistic value and collection value.

3. Historical background: This painting was created in 199 1, when China was in the early stage of reform and opening up, and the art market was not yet prosperous. The creative background and historical value of this painting have also increased a lot of value.