California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 15, 2014  Mar. 15, 2014

 Lot # 2268 
A COLOR AND INK ON SILK PAINTING 'FIGURES AND LANDSCAPE'    錢選款 鏡框山水人物畫 絹畫


  • Dimension: L: 108 in (274.3 cm) H: 17 7/8 in (45.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $1500

Color and ink on silk, framed. This painting depicts the story of the emperor who accompanied by the guards on the way to visit a hermit who resides in the mountain. Each figure is drew delicately in details to convey a sense of realism. The emperor is not directly painted but implied by the imperial canopy appearing on the top right corner. On the other side, the hermit is shown fishing by the pond where an official figure standing behind him. Attributed to Qian Xuan.