Lot 632
Reeds and Wild Geese
LIN Fengmian (Chinese, 1900 - 1991)
Ink and colour on paper, framed
34 x 34 cm
Estimate
TWD 480,000-700,000
HKD 123,000-180,000
USD 15,900-23,200
CNY 113,000-165,000
Sold Price
TWD 780,000
HKD 204,724
USD 26,387
CNY 184,834
Signature
Signed LIN FENG-MIAN in Chinese
With one seal of the artist
With one seal of the artist
This painting is to be sold with a certificate of authenticity by the Soka Art Collections International co., LTD
+ OVERVIEW
The Reeds and Wild Geese is one of the themes which bears closest resemblances to traditional Chinese paintings, in terms of technique and composition. The depiction of reeds shares close association with traditional brush strokes; whereas the form of geese closely resembles that of Sichuan Han paintings. Geese travel in groups but fly alone only when they are detached from their group by accident. The Reeds and Wild Geese series would be one of the notable works of the artist.
This work was painted with a combination of dry and wet brush, when the paper was still wet. Swift brush sketched the reeds causing the blots of ink to spread on the surface, creating an elusive mist. A goose flies low from the right among the reeds against a sharp gust of wind. A solitary goose fights with the gale, suggesting an acquaintance of noble scholars during hardships. Tints of yellow and green were applied to brighten the reeds and the surface of the lake, shrouded by thick clouds. Such depiction enliven the whole scene, making this a comforting work, which is rare for the artist.
This work was painted with a combination of dry and wet brush, when the paper was still wet. Swift brush sketched the reeds causing the blots of ink to spread on the surface, creating an elusive mist. A goose flies low from the right among the reeds against a sharp gust of wind. A solitary goose fights with the gale, suggesting an acquaintance of noble scholars during hardships. Tints of yellow and green were applied to brighten the reeds and the surface of the lake, shrouded by thick clouds. Such depiction enliven the whole scene, making this a comforting work, which is rare for the artist.
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Ravenel Spring Auction 2020
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