
Wang Guxiang, Flowers
Wang Guxiang's "Flowers" is a handscroll executed in ink and colour on paper during the Ming Dynasty, showcasing the artist's mastery of botanical subject matter rendered in the literati painting tradition. The work demonstrates the refined technique characteristic of sixteenth century Chinese painting, where delicate brushwork and subtle colour application convey the essence of flowering plants. As a literati painter of the Jiangnan region, Wang Guxiang employed this intimate format to explore the interplay between naturalistic observation and expressive brushwork, qualities central to scholarly painting practice of his era.
- Medium
- ink and colour on paper, handscroll
- Spotted At
- Auction House ยท Sotheby's
๐จ Auction Lot
Power & Culture โ Heirlooms from the Poon Family Collection
October 16, 2024
Estimate: $2,000,000 โ $4,000,000
Lot 810
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