SHENG MAO (CIRCA 1310-1360)
PLAYING THE DI IN THE EVENING
Hanging scroll, ink and light colours on paper
151 x 69.5 cm (59 1.3 x 27 3/8 in.)
Signed by the artist: Wutang Sheng Mao
One seal of the artist: Zi Zhao
Twelve collectors' seals, including five of Wang Hongxu (1645-1723)
Inscription above the painting by Wang Wenzhi (1730-1802), signed and dated first year of the Jiaqing era (1796), with three seals
Titleslip by Li Ruiqing (1867-1920), signed and dated jiwei year (1919), with one seal
Lot Essay
(US$154,800-193,500)
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