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He Shaoji 1799-1873 β€” He Shaoji, Calligraphy in Regular Script
He Shaoji 1799-1873

He Shaoji, Calligraphy in Regular Script

He Shaoji's calligraphy in regular script demonstrates the refined brushwork and compositional control characteristic of Qing dynasty literati practice. Executed on silk in the intimate format of a fan leaf, the work showcases the artist's mastery of traditional characters through measured strokes and balanced spacing. As both a renowned calligrapher and seal carver, He Shaoji represents the scholarly tradition where calligraphy functioned as a primary vehicle for artistic and intellectual expression.

Medium
ink on silk, fan leaf

πŸ”¨ Auction Lot

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October 16, 2024

Estimate: $80,000 – $160,000

Lot 7081

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He Shaoji 1799-1873, He Shaoji, Calligraphy in Regular Script

He Shaoji's calligraphy in regular script demonstrates the refined brushwork and compositional control characteristic of Qing dynasty literati practice. Executed on silk in the intimate format of a fan leaf, the work showcases the artist's mastery of traditional characters through measured strokes and balanced spacing. As both a renowned calligrapher and seal carver, He Shaoji represents the scholarly tradition where calligraphy functioned as a primary vehicle for artistic and intellectual expression.

Medium
ink on silk, fan leaf
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Calligraphic Art, 19th Century, Chinese Artist, Scholarly Tradition, Qing Dynasty, Classical Chinese aesthetics, Meditative Mood, Regular Script calligraphy, Traditional brushwork, Ink on Paper

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