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Unknown — Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-chien, 1899-1983), Pavilions by Willow Trees
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Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-chien, 1899-1983), Pavilions by Willow Trees

This fan leaf painting by the renowned twentieth century master Zhang Daqian depicts an intimate landscape scene of pavilions nestled among gracefully rendered willow trees. The artist's skilled application of ink and color on the luminous gold paper ground creates a harmonious composition that exemplifies the literati painting tradition while showcasing his distinctive brushwork and sensitivity to atmospheric effects. The fan format, a popular vehicle for artistic expression among Chinese scholars and collectors, here frames a refined natural scene that invites contemplative viewing.

Medium
ink and colour on gold paper, fan leaf, framed

🔨 Auction Lot

Fine Chinese Paintings

October 23, 2024

Estimate: $60,000$100,000

Lot 2597

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Unknown, Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-chien, 1899-1983), Pavilions by Willow Trees

This fan leaf painting by the renowned twentieth century master Zhang Daqian depicts an intimate landscape scene of pavilions nestled among gracefully rendered willow trees. The artist's skilled application of ink and color on the luminous gold paper ground creates a harmonious composition that exemplifies the literati painting tradition while showcasing his distinctive brushwork and sensitivity to atmospheric effects. The fan format, a popular vehicle for artistic expression among Chinese scholars and collectors, here frames a refined natural scene that invites contemplative viewing.

Medium
ink and colour on gold paper, fan leaf, framed
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Architectural Landscape, 20th Century, Serene, Chinese Artist, Pavilions, Vertical Scroll, Ink and Color on Paper, Traditional Chinese Painting, Chinese landscape painting, Willow Trees

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art