
Attributed to Li Gonglin, Presenting Tributes
This ink on silk handscroll, attributed to the Northern Song painter Li Gonglin, depicts an elaborate procession of officials and attendants presenting tributes, a subject common in court art that celebrated imperial authority and diplomatic relations. Li Gonglin's refined brushwork and careful attention to hierarchical composition are evident in the detailed rendering of figures and ceremonial objects arranged in a formal, processional format. The work exemplifies the literati painting tradition's engagement with historical and courtly themes while demonstrating the sophisticated draftsmanship for which Li Gonglin was renowned.
- Medium
- ink on silk, handscroll
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Fine Classical Chinese Paintings
April 10, 2025
Estimate: $100,000 – $200,000
Lot 2534
Start the Discussion
Request access to join the discussion