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Lot Essay
This painting contains the majestic, convoluted mountain ridge, soft atmosphere, and craggy pines that were closely associated with the Northern Song dynasty masters, especially Guo Xi (ca. 1020-ca. 1090), and shows the continuation of this important stylistic tradition into the Ming dynasty.
As indicated by the mounting and wood box, this painting was part of a Japanese collection, as were many paintings of this kind. This painting is accompanied by a receipt dated February 4, 1957 for a kakemono ("hanging scroll") from Davis Furniture Company in Long Beach, California, which was known for carrying furniture and antiques.
As indicated by the mounting and wood box, this painting was part of a Japanese collection, as were many paintings of this kind. This painting is accompanied by a receipt dated February 4, 1957 for a kakemono ("hanging scroll") from Davis Furniture Company in Long Beach, California, which was known for carrying furniture and antiques.