Lot Essay
The present lot is inscribed in calligraphic script by three well-known artists.
The first by Wu Chan Shou (1844-1927), with a poem describing tall branches bearing heavy fruit, signed by the artist followed by two artist seals: Wu jun zhi yin, and Wu chan shi.
The second by Wang Zhen (1866-1938), who recollects his early childhood passion for travel and painting birds, flowers, insects and fish. The poem also records his attempts to imitate ancient painting styles but not having achieved to the same standards. Signed by the artist with two seals: Wang zhou dali, and Yiting.
The third by Zeng Xi (1861-1930), with bold calligraphy after Zong You (151-230A.D.). The dedication signed by the artist and a seal, ran gong, an alternative artist name, 'Old man (with) Long Beard'.
(US$5,000-6,000)
The first by Wu Chan Shou (1844-1927), with a poem describing tall branches bearing heavy fruit, signed by the artist followed by two artist seals: Wu jun zhi yin, and Wu chan shi.
The second by Wang Zhen (1866-1938), who recollects his early childhood passion for travel and painting birds, flowers, insects and fish. The poem also records his attempts to imitate ancient painting styles but not having achieved to the same standards. Signed by the artist with two seals: Wang zhou dali, and Yiting.
The third by Zeng Xi (1861-1930), with bold calligraphy after Zong You (151-230A.D.). The dedication signed by the artist and a seal, ran gong, an alternative artist name, 'Old man (with) Long Beard'.
(US$5,000-6,000)