Lot 659
Bamboo and Chrysanthemums
WU Zi-Shen (Taiwanese, 1893 - 1972)
1947
Ink and colour on paper, framed
Estimate
TWD 190,000-300,000
HKD 48,000-77,000
USD 6,200-9,800
CNY 42,000-66,000
Sold Price
TWD 264,000
HKD 65,508
USD 8,354
CNY 57,894
Signature
Signed ZISHEN in Chinese
With four seals of the artist
+ OVERVIEW
In this work, chrysanthemums on the rock were depicted using wet brush and light coloured ink, suggesting autumn season. Below the rock are orchids sketched by ink. Different tones of ink gives a poetic touch to the painting. Painted in 1947, this painting was sketched at leisure but the artist was satisfied with it, thus hid it in his drawer as personal treasure. After a year, he took it out and added bamboo with saturated red ink. Swift and saturated brushstrokes were used. Red ink was used to carry an auspicious meaning to welcome the start of a new year.
Related Info
Refined Brushwork: Fine Chinese Paintings
Ravenel Spring Auction 2019
Saturday, June 1, 2019, 3:30pm