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清十九世紀 美人圖兩幅 油彩 裝框
估價
60,000 - 80,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- oil on cavas
oil on canvas, the pair in mirror image, each lady depicted seated, one in a yellow embroidered robe holding one hand beneath the chin while the other grasps a book on a table by her side, a fine porcelain dish holding a variety of colorful and lush blossoms, the other figure adjusts a hair ornament with one hand while the other rests in her lap, a coral-glazed bottle vase containing a spray of orchids atop a side table, both ladies lavishly attired in fine silk robes and adorned with jewels on wrists, fingers, ears and hair, their faces with porcelain complexions and long hair parted down the center, pulled back and held in place with flowered hairpins, the finely proportioned faces featuring eyes with direct gaze and the hint of smile in upturned bow-shaped lips, each painting signed in the lower corner Huang Dasheng with two seal marks of the artist and inscribed with the address of the workshop, original wood frames (2)
來源
現藏家1960年代購於倫敦
Condition
Both paintings have fine age appropriate craquelure. The painting of the lady wearing the yellow robe has an area of consolidation down the center of the robe and a small patch of in paint to the lower right hand corner. Some areas of discolored varnish.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
拍品資料及來源
From the late sixteenth century onwards, the newly enriched merchant class in China sought to spend its fortunes in a variety of amusements. There were wine shops, pleasure boats, numerous luxury products and all of these intersected with the rise of the courtesan culture. Beautiful, intelligent and cultured young women skilled in music, literature, painting, singing, dancing and conversation became sought after companions for men of means.
Paintings of such idealized beauties were popular throughout the duration of the Qing dynasty. They conjured up the essence of feminine grace and attraction. Most do not represent real women but rather a romanticized version of the perfect woman. This genre was made originally for the domestic market. During the 19th century these paintings of women were produced in a variety of media, oil on canvas, gouache on paper and on reverse glass and exhibit a wide range of quality. The present paintings, signed by the artist, are among the best of the genre for the period.
Paintings of such idealized beauties were popular throughout the duration of the Qing dynasty. They conjured up the essence of feminine grace and attraction. Most do not represent real women but rather a romanticized version of the perfect woman. This genre was made originally for the domestic market. During the 19th century these paintings of women were produced in a variety of media, oil on canvas, gouache on paper and on reverse glass and exhibit a wide range of quality. The present paintings, signed by the artist, are among the best of the genre for the period.