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「小聽颿樓」藏畫 拍品編號9001-9052 — Zhang Zhao, Calligraphy in Running Script

「小聽颿樓」藏畫 拍品編號9001-9052

Zhang Zhao, Calligraphy in Running Script

This hanging scroll by Zhang Zhao showcases the artist's mastery of running script, a dynamic calligraphic style characterized by flowing, connected brushstrokes that balance spontaneity with control. Executed in ink on luxurious gold-flecked paper, the work exemplifies the literati tradition where calligraphy served as a primary medium for artistic expression and personal cultivation. The shimmering gold substrate enhances the visual luminosity of the ink work while reflecting the refined taste and resources of its collector.

Medium
ink on gold-flecked paper, hanging scroll

🔨 Auction Lot

Fine Classical Chinese Paintings

November 19, 2024

Estimate: $50,000$100,000

Lot 9019

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「小聽颿樓」藏畫 拍品編號9001-9052, Zhang Zhao, Calligraphy in Running Script

This hanging scroll by Zhang Zhao showcases the artist's mastery of running script, a dynamic calligraphic style characterized by flowing, connected brushstrokes that balance spontaneity with control. Executed in ink on luxurious gold-flecked paper, the work exemplifies the literati tradition where calligraphy served as a primary medium for artistic expression and personal cultivation. The shimmering gold substrate enhances the visual luminosity of the ink work while reflecting the refined taste and resources of its collector.

Medium
ink on gold-flecked paper, hanging scroll
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Running Script calligraphy, Chinese Artist, Hanging Scroll, Ming Dynasty, East Asian Art, Literary aesthetics, Calligraphic characters, Elegant And Refined, Ink on Paper, Brush and ink technique

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