LOT DETAILS

Materials:

ink on paper

Size Notes:

Work; 14.13 x 24.38 in. frame

Description:

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Markings:

Signed and dated, with three seals of the artist

Provenance:

Chen Guoxiang (1879-1919); Chen Guan (1895-1990) and Zheng Ying (1898-1990), by descent from the above; Chenn Family, by descent from the above. TRANSLATION: (The King Lugong 鲁恭王 got an elegant piece of wood and crafted it. The wood grain is described as) Like a crouching tiger or a dragon, Or a flying phoenix. Like a sky blue brocade or a purple ribbon, Or a jade ring. Like a mountain or waves, Or thunder light and cloud. Like mist or sunset glow, Or lotus leaves and buds.