
Chen Yuanfu (active in late 17th century)
Chen Yuanfu, Poems in Cursive Script
This handscroll by Chen Yuanfu showcases cursive script, one of the most expressive and technically demanding forms of Chinese calligraphy, executed in ink on paper during the late 17th century. The work demonstrates the artist's mastery of fluid brushwork and dynamic line quality, qualities essential to the cursive style where characters flow together with remarkable speed and spontaneity. As a calligraphic work, the piece reflects both the literary content of the poems and the visual beauty of their execution, embodying the traditional Chinese unity of word and image.
- Medium
- ink on paper, handscroll
- Spotted At
- Auction House ยท Sotheby's
๐จ Auction Lot
Power & Culture โ Heirlooms from the Poon Family Collection
October 16, 2024
Estimate: $300,000 โ $600,000
Lot 848
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