Lot 718
  • 718

Chen Hongshou 1598-1652

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Chen Hongshou
  • POEM IN RUNNING SCRIPT
  • ink on gold paper, fan leaf, framed
signed Huichi, and with three seals of the artist, chen hong shou yin, hui chi, and one illegible

Condition

-There are several scratches in the lower left corner and light wear along the folding marks -The actual paper color appears to be slightly darker than that of the illustration
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Catalogue Note

Artist's inscription:
Mountain rains pass the stream with white birds flying by, like radish greens mowed down to fat roots. One single radish remains clearly proclaiming its existence, again having made its way through the mad affairs. Huichi imitating the teachings of honorable elder Xiesheng.