Master works of squirrels and horses
By Sophy Wang |
June 14, 2013, Friday
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A traditional ink-wash of two frolicking squirrels in pine trees by master Qi Baishi (1863-1957) is the highlight of Rongbaozhai's Spring Auction.
Another highlight is the ink-wash painting "Horse under the Tree" by Xu Beihong (1895-1953), another master famous for depicting horses. It was painted in 1943 when he was at the height of his powers.
The two works are among nearly 1,000 works to go under the hammer at the end of June in Shanghai. Items include ink-wash, oils, calligraphy, jewelry, and various art objects and antiques.
Rongbaozhai, a 300-year-old dealership in China, is known for high-quality artworks with a clear provenance.
Qi Baishi is one of the most famous names in Chinese modern art history, sometimes called the Picasso of China. He is considered the master.
Born in Hunan Province and trained as a woodcarver, he soon became a master in his craft. He later turned to painting, calligraphy, poetry and seal carving.
Qi reached new heights with the xieyi style - painting feelings and mood rather than realistic details. Like the masters who influenced him, Qi's style is classified as da xieyi, or "big" xieyi.
In contrast with "small" xieyi style, the artist uses large brushes and economy of line to capture the spirit of this subject with swift and vigorous strokes. Qi's paintings carry a strong sense of modernity and originality. Focusing mainly on traditional subjects of flowers, birds, fish and insects - and other small animals - he paints with a very independent and experimental brush.
His simplicity, forceful brush strokes and an almost child-like sense of wonder combine to present some of the most powerful images in Chinese traditional art.
Preview
Date: June 27-28, 9am-6pm
Auction
Date: June 29-30, 9am
Address: 555 Xizang Rd M.
Another highlight is the ink-wash painting "Horse under the Tree" by Xu Beihong (1895-1953), another master famous for depicting horses. It was painted in 1943 when he was at the height of his powers.
The two works are among nearly 1,000 works to go under the hammer at the end of June in Shanghai. Items include ink-wash, oils, calligraphy, jewelry, and various art objects and antiques.
Rongbaozhai, a 300-year-old dealership in China, is known for high-quality artworks with a clear provenance.
Qi Baishi is one of the most famous names in Chinese modern art history, sometimes called the Picasso of China. He is considered the master.
Born in Hunan Province and trained as a woodcarver, he soon became a master in his craft. He later turned to painting, calligraphy, poetry and seal carving.
Qi reached new heights with the xieyi style - painting feelings and mood rather than realistic details. Like the masters who influenced him, Qi's style is classified as da xieyi, or "big" xieyi.
In contrast with "small" xieyi style, the artist uses large brushes and economy of line to capture the spirit of this subject with swift and vigorous strokes. Qi's paintings carry a strong sense of modernity and originality. Focusing mainly on traditional subjects of flowers, birds, fish and insects - and other small animals - he paints with a very independent and experimental brush.
His simplicity, forceful brush strokes and an almost child-like sense of wonder combine to present some of the most powerful images in Chinese traditional art.
Preview
Date: June 27-28, 9am-6pm
Auction
Date: June 29-30, 9am
Address: 555 Xizang Rd M.
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