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佚名 (清) — Anonymous (Qing Dynasty), Rubbing of Wadang

佚名 (清)

Anonymous (Qing Dynasty), Rubbing of Wadang

This set of four hanging scrolls consists of rubbings from stone inscriptions, a traditional Chinese technique of transferring carved characters and images onto paper using ink. Created during the Qing Dynasty, the work demonstrates the scholarly interest in preserving and studying ancient calligraphy and epigraphic traditions. Rubbings such as these served both archival and aesthetic purposes, allowing literati to collect and appreciate historical inscriptions while also creating artworks valued for their tonal qualities and textural refinement.

Medium
ink on paper, set of four hanging scrolls

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Fine Classical Chinese Paintings

November 19, 2024

Estimate: $20,000$40,000

Lot 9093

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佚名 (清), Anonymous (Qing Dynasty), Rubbing of Wadang

This set of four hanging scrolls consists of rubbings from stone inscriptions, a traditional Chinese technique of transferring carved characters and images onto paper using ink. Created during the Qing Dynasty, the work demonstrates the scholarly interest in preserving and studying ancient calligraphy and epigraphic traditions. Rubbings such as these served both archival and aesthetic purposes, allowing literati to collect and appreciate historical inscriptions while also creating artworks valued for their tonal qualities and textural refinement.

Medium
ink on paper, set of four hanging scrolls
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Calligraphy and Inscriptions, Archaeological Heritage, Scholarly aesthetic, Rubbings and Prints, Traditional Chinese Art, Qing Dynasty, Monochromatic, Stone Rubbing, Historical Documentation, Chinese

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