Lot details China, dated 1890. Ink, watercolor, and gouache on paper. Mounted as a hanging scroll, on paper with fabric coated endpieces. Masterfully painted with a large peony blossom and bud sprouting behind hallowed rockwork with a triad of bees flying to pollinate the central blossom. Inscriptions: The upper left-hand corner is signed by the artist, inscribed with the title ‘Wealth and everlasting spring’, the dating ‘autumn of the geng yin year’ (corresponding to 1890), and a dedication note. The lower right-hand corner is sealed with an old collector’s seal. Provenance: From an old private collection in Northern Germany, in the family collection since 1929. Condition: Shows wear, light creasing, minuscule foxing, stains, and some tears and material loss with associated touch-ups, overall displaying well. The mounting has some foxing, creasing, and small tears. Dimensions: Image size 82 x 33 cm, Size incl. mounting 210.5 x 46.5 cm Ju Lian (1828-1904) was a Chinese painter from Panyu, modern day Guangzhou, who painted during the late Qing dynasty. His courtesy name was 'Ancient Spring,’ and his pseudonym was 'Old Man of the Divided Mountain.’ He was the younger brother of the painter Ju Chao and was known for his plant-and-insect and bird-and-flower paintings. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s Hong Kong, 26 November 2012, lot 979 Price: HKD 437,500 or approx. EUR 52,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: Ju Lian (1828-1904): Peonies and butterflies Expert remark: Compare the related motif albeit with butterflies. Note the smaller size (61.5 x 39.5 cm).
Lot details China, dated 1890. Ink, watercolor, and gouache on paper. Mounted as a hanging scroll, on paper with fabric coated endpieces. Masterfully painted with a large peony blossom and bud sprouting behind hallowed rockwork with a triad of bees flying to pollinate the central blossom. Inscriptions: The upper left-hand corner is signed by the artist, inscribed with the title ‘Wealth and everlasting spring’, the dating ‘autumn of the geng yin year’ (corresponding to 1890), and a dedication note. The lower right-hand corner is sealed with an old collector’s seal. Provenance: From an old private collection in Northern Germany, in the family collection since 1929. Condition: Shows wear, light creasing, minuscule foxing, stains, and some tears and material loss with associated touch-ups, overall displaying well. The mounting has some foxing, creasing, and small tears. Dimensions: Image size 82 x 33 cm, Size incl. mounting 210.5 x 46.5 cm Ju Lian (1828-1904) was a Chinese painter from Panyu, modern day Guangzhou, who painted during the late Qing dynasty. His courtesy name was 'Ancient Spring,’ and his pseudonym was 'Old Man of the Divided Mountain.’ He was the younger brother of the painter Ju Chao and was known for his plant-and-insect and bird-and-flower paintings. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s Hong Kong, 26 November 2012, lot 979 Price: HKD 437,500 or approx. EUR 52,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: Ju Lian (1828-1904): Peonies and butterflies Expert remark: Compare the related motif albeit with butterflies. Note the smaller size (61.5 x 39.5 cm).
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