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Lot Essay
The seals are of varying sizes and shapes, surmounted by different carved finials.
These seals were made for He Qinan. She was born into a prominent family in Hunan province and was a descendant of the famous Tang dynasty poet He Zhizhang. Both she and her husband, Ling Yanchi, were renowned collectors and artists during the Republic period, actively involved in literary circles, they maintained close relationships with literati such as Wu Mi, Qi Baishi and Shen Congwen (fig. 2).
He Qinan was skilled in regular script, xiaokai. Gu Jiegang once remarked in his diary, 'Mrs. Ling paints well. Her calligraphy is exquisitely crafted, a rarity in the world.' Qi Baishi also wrote a poem praising her exceptional calligraphy. The Ling-He couple enjoyed widespread acclaim, and their cultural achievements have left a lasting legacy. The present seals reflect their refined tastes and provide a glimpse into the cultural world of their time.
According to the side inscriptions, the seals were carved by Chen Julai, Wang Fuan, Shou Shigong, Ding Foyan, Huang Zhaoyu, Ling Yanchi, and Li Chengfu. Please contact the department for the complete seal inscriptions.
This lot incorporates material from endangered species which could result in export restrictions. You should check the relevant customs laws and regulations before bidding on this lot if you plan to import the lot into another country. Please refer to Christie’s Conditions of Sale.
These seals were made for He Qinan. She was born into a prominent family in Hunan province and was a descendant of the famous Tang dynasty poet He Zhizhang. Both she and her husband, Ling Yanchi, were renowned collectors and artists during the Republic period, actively involved in literary circles, they maintained close relationships with literati such as Wu Mi, Qi Baishi and Shen Congwen (fig. 2).
He Qinan was skilled in regular script, xiaokai. Gu Jiegang once remarked in his diary, 'Mrs. Ling paints well. Her calligraphy is exquisitely crafted, a rarity in the world.' Qi Baishi also wrote a poem praising her exceptional calligraphy. The Ling-He couple enjoyed widespread acclaim, and their cultural achievements have left a lasting legacy. The present seals reflect their refined tastes and provide a glimpse into the cultural world of their time.
According to the side inscriptions, the seals were carved by Chen Julai, Wang Fuan, Shou Shigong, Ding Foyan, Huang Zhaoyu, Ling Yanchi, and Li Chengfu. Please contact the department for the complete seal inscriptions.
This lot incorporates material from endangered species which could result in export restrictions. You should check the relevant customs laws and regulations before bidding on this lot if you plan to import the lot into another country. Please refer to Christie’s Conditions of Sale.