Lot 457
  • 457

Huang Shen 1687-1768

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Huang Shen
  • SCHOLAR HOLDING AN INK STONE
  • ink and color on paper, hanging scroll
signed Yingpiao zi Shen, with two seals of the artist, huang shen, ying piao

Literature

1. Comprehensive Illustrated Catalog of Chinese Paintings (Vol. 1, American and Canadian Collections), Compiled by Kei Suzuki, Japan: Tokyo University Press, 1983, p. I-129, pl. A 17-043
2. Images of the Mind: Selections from the Edward L. Elliot Family and John B. Elliott Collections of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting at The Art Museum, Princeton University, Wen C. Fong, NJ: The Art Museum, Princeton University, 1984, p. 461, no. 55

Condition

- Overall in good condition except that paper bears a darkened tone, and minor restoration.
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