Lot 457
  • 457

黃慎 1687-1768

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Huang Shen
  • 先生試硯 設色紙本 立軸
  • ink and color on paper, hanging scroll
款識:(釋文略)癭瓢子慎。鈐印:黃慎、癭瓢

Literature

1. Comprehensive Illustrated Catalog of Chinese Paintings (Vol. 1, American and Canadian Collections), Compiled by Kei Suzuki, Japan: Tokyo University Press, 1983, p. I-129, pl. A 17-043
2. Images of the Mind: Selections from the Edward L. Elliot Family and John B. Elliott Collections of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting at The Art Museum, Princeton University, Wen C. Fong, NJ: The Art Museum, Princeton University, 1984, p. 461, no. 55

Condition

- Overall in good condition except that paper bears a darkened tone, and minor restoration.
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