California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 15, 2013  Dec. 15, 2013

 Lot # 42 
WU SHIBIN: A POEM AND AMITAYUS FAN    吳式彬畫 無量壽佛像及書法扇子一把 扇柄刻有詩文


  • Dimension: H: 13 3/8 in (34 cm) L: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $3500

Color and ink on paper, one side of the fan surface painted with a seated Amitayus in contemplative pose on the mountain, one hand holding prayer beads, a stack of books next to him, gazing towards the mountains; colophon, signature and seal marks on the top. The other side written Chinese calligraphy by Wu Shibin, signature and artist mark on left side. Additional Chinese carved on the end sticks.