
張鳳翼、王穉登、周天球、周成德 行楷書合作|Zhang Fengyi, Wang Zhideng, Zhou Tianqiu and Zhou Chengde, Calligraphy in Running Script
This collaborative fan leaf showcases the refined brushwork of four accomplished Ming dynasty calligraphers working together in running script, a style prized for its balance between formal structure and expressive fluidity. The choice of gold paper as the ground elevates the composition, creating a luminous surface that would have reflected candlelight and enhanced the visual sophistication of the inscribed characters. The participation of multiple master hands demonstrates the scholarly practice of collaborative artistic creation, wherein prominent literati contributed their individual talents to a single prestigious work.
- Medium
- ink on gold paper, fan leaf
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- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Painting and Calligraphy on fans from the Xiao Wan Liu Tang Collection II 扇海─小萬柳堂舊藏明清書畫扇面 II
April 10, 2025
Estimate: $120,000 – $240,000
Lot 8005
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