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Wen Zhengming 1470-1559 — Calligraphy in Running Script 行書《滕王閣序》
Wen Zhengming 1470-1559

Calligraphy in Running Script 行書《滕王閣序》

Wen Zhengming's calligraphic handscroll executed in running script style, featuring text from the famous Tengwang Pavilion Preface. This ink on paper work demonstrates the artist's mastery of both calligraphy and classical Chinese literature.

Medium
ink on paper, handscroll

🔨 Auction Lot

Fine Classical Chinese Paintings

October 12, 2021

Estimate: $200,000$300,000

Lot 2606

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Wen Zhengming 1470-1559, Calligraphy in Running Script 行書《滕王閣序》

Wen Zhengming's calligraphic handscroll executed in running script style, featuring text from the famous Tengwang Pavilion Preface. This ink on paper work demonstrates the artist's mastery of both calligraphy and classical Chinese literature.

Medium
ink on paper, handscroll
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Monochrome, Calligraphy, Asian, Historical, Literature, Elegant, Running script, Handscroll, Chinese, Ink on Paper

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