Lot  641 Ravenel Spring Auction 2023 Taipei

Ravenel Spring Auction 2023 Taipei

Iguazu Falls

HUANG Chun-Pi (Taiwanese, 1898 - 1991)

1969

Ink and colour on paper, framed

53 x 88 cm

Estimate

TWD 190,000-300,000

HKD 49,000-78,000

USD 6,300-9,900

CNY 43,000-68,000

Sold Price

TWD 720,000

HKD 184,143

USD 23,483

CNY 166,282


Signature

Signed HUANG Chun-pi in Chinese With one seal of the artist

PROVENANCE
Private collection, Taipei

+ OVERVIEW

Huang Chun-pi had a philosophy to incorporate realistic depiction into Chinese ink art with his individualistic style. His works feature clouds and waterfalls in a utopian scene. This painting showcased his iconic irregular strokes, the fluidity of water and humidity of the air. The work was completed in 1969, when his exhibition in South Africa was completed and when he embarked on his journey to visit Zhang Da-qian. During the private tour at the Iguazu Falls, he observed the scene from the private jet and later depicted it in his painting. Since then, waterfalls has become Huang’s favourite subject matter in his later works. With a two-sided structure, Huang depicted the scene with light ink and dry brush finished with dots to highlight the elusive qualities of water. Humidity of the scene is featured with accents on the majestic beauty of the waterfall. Touches of ink and colours depicted the lushness of vegetation with light and shadow. The depth of the work was enhanced by the path on the right. Hikers were depicted with fine brush, forming a majestic and animated scene.
Related Info

Refined Brushwork: Ink Paintings and Works of Art

Ravenel Spring Auction 2023 Taipei

Saturday, June 3, 2023, 1:00pm