Lot Essay
Chen Julai (1904-1984) is a renowned seal carver, calligrapher, painter and poet from Zhejiang. A tianhuang 'cloud' seal also bearing his signature was sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 29 November, 2017.
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SIGNED CHEN JULAI (1904-1984), REPUBLIC PERIOD
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A FINELY CARVED TIANHUANG 'MYTHICAL BEAST' SEAL
SIGNED CHEN JULAI (1904-1984), REPUBLIC PERIOD
The square seal is surmounted by a finial carved in the form of a mythical beast, with the texture of the mane and tail intricately highlighted with fine incisions. One side of the seal is incised with the signature Julai, and the seal face is carved with three characters reading Han Xiang Shi, which may be translated as ‘Studio of Wintry Fragrance’.
1 ¾ in. (4.5 cm.) high, 35.9g
SIGNED CHEN JULAI (1904-1984), REPUBLIC PERIOD
The square seal is surmounted by a finial carved in the form of a mythical beast, with the texture of the mane and tail intricately highlighted with fine incisions. One side of the seal is incised with the signature Julai, and the seal face is carved with three characters reading Han Xiang Shi, which may be translated as ‘Studio of Wintry Fragrance’.
1 ¾ in. (4.5 cm.) high, 35.9g
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