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Yang Weizhen 1296-1370 โ€” Yang Weizhen, Letter
Yang Weizhen 1296-1370

Yang Weizhen, Letter

Yang Weizhen's Letter consists of two album leaves executed in ink on paper, showcasing the literati calligraphic tradition of the Yuan dynasty. Created by the scholar official and calligrapher Yang Weizhen (1296 to 1370), the work demonstrates the refined brushwork and personal expression characteristic of educated elites who valued writing as both communication and artistic practice. The piece exemplifies the Yuan period's emphasis on the unity of calligraphy and painting as expressions of the artist's moral character and cultivated taste.

Medium
ink on paper, two album leaves

๐Ÿ”จ Auction Lot

Power & Culture โ€“ Heirlooms from the Poon Family Collection

October 16, 2024

Estimate: $500,000 โ€“ $1,000,000

Lot 823

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Yang Weizhen 1296-1370, Yang Weizhen, Letter

Yang Weizhen's Letter consists of two album leaves executed in ink on paper, showcasing the literati calligraphic tradition of the Yuan dynasty. Created by the scholar official and calligrapher Yang Weizhen (1296 to 1370), the work demonstrates the refined brushwork and personal expression characteristic of educated elites who valued writing as both communication and artistic practice. The piece exemplifies the Yuan period's emphasis on the unity of calligraphy and painting as expressions of the artist's moral character and cultivated taste.

Medium
ink on paper, two album leaves
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Yuan Dynasty, Contemplative, Calligraphy, Correspondence, Chinese Artist, Cursive Script, 14th Century, Personal correspondence, Literati Art, Ink on Paper