
Various Artist (Qing Dynasty), Letters
This Qing Dynasty album comprises thirty leaves of calligraphy executed in ink on paper by multiple artists, representing an important tradition of scholarly correspondence and artistic expression during the period. The work exemplifies the literati practice of exchanging letters as a vehicle for displaying both calligraphic skill and intellectual refinement, with each artist contributing their distinctive hand to the collection. Such collaborative albums were highly valued in Chinese artistic circles for their demonstration of individual stylistic mastery within a unified conceptual framework.
- Medium
- ink on paper, album of thirty leaves
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Power & Culture – Heirlooms from the Poon Family Collection
October 16, 2024
Estimate: $1,000,000 – $2,000,000
Lot 802
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