Lot  47 Ravenel Autumn Auction 2006

Ravenel Autumn Auction 2006

Taichi Shadow

JU Ming (Taiwanese, 1938 - 2023)

1992

Wood

38(L) x 25(W) x 46(H) cm

Estimate

TWD 3,600,000-4,800,000

HKD 858,000-1,143,000

USD 110,100-146,800

Sold Price

TWD 3,776,000

HKD 913,622

USD 116,832


Signature

Signed Ju Ming in Chinese and dated '92

+ OVERVIEW

Performed with knife and ax chopping and chiseling giant pieces of wood, marking Taichi visualized and artistic, and perfectly presenting Chinese philosophers are particular about the natural esthetics. Taichi boxing examine fusion of strength and tenderness, the balance of ying and yang, light and heavy at the same time, rush actions and slow responds, achieves harmony between movement and still. This fully manifests esthetics thought, brings us beautiful vision to enjoy. Moreover, this represents Ju Ming's concept toward esthetics.

"...Some experts claim, indeed, that he is the best wood artist since the end of the Mongol Yuan dynasty in the 14th century 2"①, wrote by Earl Wieman in magazine, "Orientations", in January 1997. The achievements of nowadays sculpture master, Ju Ming, doesn't fall short of people's expectations, he is a sculptor who has great reputation in Chinese art world.

① Liu Chang-chin, 'This Incision!', Ju Ming's Wood-carving Sculpture I, Te Hsin Publishing House, Kaohsiung, 1977, P.

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Ravenel Autumn Auction 2006

Sunday, December 3, 2006, 12:00am