Lot 390
The Landscape of Wu-Ling
SHIY De-jinn (Taiwanese, 1923 - 1981)
1979-1980
Mounted scroll, ink and color on paper
89 x 239.5 cm
Estimate
TWD 4,800,000-6,500,000
HKD 1,244,000-1,684,000
USD 159,400-215,900
Sold Price
Signature
With three seals of the artist
Collection of former Director of the Shiy De-jinn Foundation(acquired directly from the artist)
Ravenel Spring Auction 2014, TaipeiPrivate collection, Taiwan
+ OVERVIEW
In the middle of Taiwan, Wuling is located in the high-altitude region of Syue Mountain. Surrounded by the mountains and valleys, Wuling has four distinct seasons, with red maple trees that are particularly captivating in autumn and winter. The elegant landscape of Wuling can be compared to poet Tao Yuanming’s Peach Blossom Spring. Shiy and his friends often came here to enjoy the beauty. Four 240 cm long paintings of the scenery of Wu-ling were produced, along with an estimated two mid-sized (137 cm) works.
Modern & Contemporary Asian Art
Ravenel Autumn Auction 2017
Sunday, December 3, 2017, 2:00pm