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Qin Jianming
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Qin Jianming
- Rocky Pool
- ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll
- 1979
signed, inscribed, dated 1979 in Chinese, and marked with five seals of the artist
Provenance
The Mary and George Bloch Collection
Condition
Overall in good condition. There is scattered foxing on the mounting, which can be improved with remounting. Overall hanging scroll dimensions: 202 by 70.5 cm; 79½ by 27¾ in.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Born in Wujin, Jiangsu province in 1942, Qin Jianming is one of the most important representatives of the 1960s New Jinling Painting School. It was founded by a group of Nanjing-based artists including Fu Baoshi, Qian Songyan, Ya Ming, and Wei Zixi, some of whom were Qin's teachers while he was a student at the Jiangsu Academy of Chinese Painting from 1961 to 1965. Established not long after the foundation of the People's Republic of China, the New Jinling School continued the legacy of their Ming dynasty predecessors and embraced Modern Realism to capture and reflect various aspects of social life and development. Their meticulously rendered landscapes and scenes witnessed from extensive travels contributes to one of the most influential artistic movements in mid-20th century. As a second generation New Jinling School artist, Qin follows the style of his teachers while cultivating his own artistic personality. The present work is based on Qin's trip in the summer of 1979 to the Li Garden along Lake Tai, renowned for its unique limestone formations that are the source of scholar's rocks or Taihu stones. It depicts an exquisite garden retreat with delicate brushwork and a strong sense of spatial recession to lure the viewer into the garden. Qin's works are collected by various important museums and institutions in China, including the National Art Museum of China and the Great Hall of the People.