Lot Essay
The inscription refers to a Gu Quan painting in the style of Li Gonglin's 'Drunken Monk' painting.
Gu Quan was a Qing dynasty artist who served in Emperor Qianlong's court. Li Gonglin (1049-1106) was an admired painter and connoisseur in the Northern Song Dynasty.
Gu Quan was a Qing dynasty artist who served in Emperor Qianlong's court. Li Gonglin (1049-1106) was an admired painter and connoisseur in the Northern Song Dynasty.