Lot  647 Ravenel Spring Auction 2022 Taipei

Ravenel Spring Auction 2022 Taipei

Pines on the Cliff

PU Hsin-yu (Taiwanese, 1896 - 1963)

Ink on paper, framed

43.5 x 14 cm

Estimate

TWD 120,000-200,000

HKD 33,000-54,000

USD 4,200-7,000

CNY 27,000-45,000

Sold Price

TWD 288,000

HKD 77,005

USD 9,803

CNY 65,455


Signature

Signed Hsin-yu in Chinese
With two seals of the artist

PROVENANCE
Gloria Art Center, Taipei
Acquired from the above by the present owner

+ OVERVIEW

This work encompasses the styles of Northern and Southern School of Song, depicting a majestic landscape while reflecting his profound literary knowledge and spirit. The diagonal structure of the Southern School of Song has been adopted, showing rugged cliff and an ancient forest. Long crisp cun has been used to depict the rough surface of the cliff. Shorter cun and dried axe strokes were added to highlight the depth of the lofty mountain. Observing from a distance, the hills are depicted using calligraphy strokes. Half of the cliff slant towards the left, which diminished into the middle of the panel. In the lower part, a cluster of rocks was depicted showing the reference to the Southern School of Song. Layers of composition highlights the ambience of the work with a blend of tranquility and antiquity, making this monochrome painting an intriguing piece. A pine tree stood aloft on the cliff was depicted using double outlines and Zhuan strokes. The trees intertwined with swift refined strokes. Dotted cun was used for the leaves, heightening the density. The trees in the upper panel took reference to Wang Yuan-qi's strokes with dotted cun representing the canopies. A celestial tranquil scene is achieved. Landscape in Song style was achieved with a immaculate and literary style which is relaxing to view at.
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Ravenel Spring Auction 2022 Taipei

Saturday, June 4, 2022, 1:00pm