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Painter, Calligrapher

(b Changzhou, Juangsu Province, China, 1470; d Suzhou, China, 1559) Chinese Painter and Calligrapher. Raised in the literati circles of Suzhou, [Wen Zhengming] prepared for a career as an official. In 1522, after failing the civil service examination for the tenth time, Wen Zhengming was recommended to a position in the court in Beijing. From 1523 to 1526, he served as an attendant in the Hanlin Academy, but was not content with life in the capital, and returned to Suzhou in 1527. He built an elegant retreat in Suzhou, where he spent the rest of his life as a true literati, holding scholarly gatherings with the men of his circle, composing poetry, and painting and writing calligraphy for his own pleasure and for his many admirers. In his early years, Wen Zhengming studied literature with Wu Kuan and Zhu Yunming, calligraphy with Li Yizhen, and painting with Shen Zhou. After returning to Suzhou, Wen Zhengming continued to study the work of the old masters, and fused elements of their work into his own to create his expressive, mature style. (Credit: Christie’s, New York, Important Classical Chinese Paintings, November 28, 1990, lot 14)

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  • Wen Zhengming's "Landscape
    Jan. 12, 2025

    Wen Zhengming's "Landscape

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    98x46.5cm

    Hotspot Auctions
  • WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, CALLIGRAPHY
    Dec. 27, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, CALLIGRAPHY

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, CALLIGRAPHY,Hanging scroll, ink on silk, By repute: Former collection of Dingyuanzhai,82×42cm

    China Arts Auction
  • WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, WATERFALL WATCHING
    Dec. 27, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, WATERFALL WATCHING

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, WATERFALL WATCHING,Hanging scroll, ink on silk, By repute: Former collection of Dingyuanzhai,92×51cm

    China Arts Auction
  • WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, PAVILIONS, FOREST AND MOUNTAIN
    Dec. 27, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, PAVILIONS, FOREST AND MOUNTAIN

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, PAVILIONS, FOREST AND MOUNTAIN,Hanging scroll, ink on silk,By repute: Formerly collected by Dafengtang; attached with Qianlong imperial inscription; attached with inscriptions and postscripts by many people, and multiple collection seals,121×36cm

    China Arts Auction
  • WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, LANDSCAPE
    Dec. 27, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, LANDSCAPE

    Est: $2,500 - $3,000

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, LANDSCAPE,Hanging scroll, ink on silk,By repute: Former collection of Dingyuanzhai. Comes with multiple collection seals,97×42cm

    China Arts Auction
  • Ecole chinoise, dynastie Qing (1644-1912), porte u…
    Dec. 11, 2024

    Ecole chinoise, dynastie Qing (1644-1912), porte u…

    Est: CHF400 - CHF600

    Ecole chinoise, dynastie Qing (1644-1912), porte une inscription donnant l'oeuvre à Wen Zhengming (1470-1559) Important paysage, gouache et encre sur papier, signée et cachets, montée en rouleau, supports en cuivre et émaux cloisonnés, 211x100 cm

    Geneve Encheres
  • WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, DISCUSSING DAOISM UNDER THE PINE TREES
    Nov. 30, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, DISCUSSING DAOISM UNDER THE PINE TREES

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, DISCUSSING DAOISM UNDER THE PINE TREES,Hanging scroll, ink on silkBy repute: Formerly collected by Qian Jingtang.,95.5×51.5cm

    China Arts Auction
  • WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, RUNNING SCRIPT
    Nov. 30, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, RUNNING SCRIPT

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, RUNNING SCRIPT,Mounted and unframed, ink on silk,96.5×46.5cm

    China Arts Auction
  • WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, XIANG JUN
    Nov. 30, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, XIANG JUN

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, XIANG JUN,Hanging scroll, ink on silk,107×44.5cm

    China Arts Auction
  • WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, FIGURE AND LANDSCAPE
    Nov. 27, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, FIGURE AND LANDSCAPE

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), attributed to, fugure and landscape, ink and color on silk, hanging scroll. 80x40cm

    China Arts Auction
  • WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Bamboo, Tree and Rock. Hanging scroll, ink on pa
    Nov. 27, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Bamboo, Tree and Rock. Hanging scroll, ink on pa

    Est: $300,000 - $500,000

    WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Bamboo, Tree and Rock. Hanging scroll, ink on paper 83 x 28.4 cm. (32 5⁄8 x 11 1⁄8 in.).

    Christie's
  • WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Bamboo and Orchid. Handscroll, ink on paper 26 x
    Nov. 27, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Bamboo and Orchid. Handscroll, ink on paper 26 x

    Est: $600,000 - $800,000

    WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Bamboo and Orchid. Handscroll, ink on paper 26 x 406.5 cm. (10 ¼ x 160 in.).

    Christie's
  • WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Bamboo and Orchid. Hanging scroll, ink on paper
    Nov. 27, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Bamboo and Orchid. Hanging scroll, ink on paper

    Est: $300,000 - $400,000

    WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Bamboo and Orchid. Hanging scroll, ink on paper 56.3 x 29.8 cm. (22 1⁄8 x 11 ¾ in.).

    Christie's
  • WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Running Script Calligraphy. Handscroll, ink on p
    Nov. 27, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Running Script Calligraphy. Handscroll, ink on p

    Est: $180,000 - $220,000

    WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Running Script Calligraphy. Handscroll, ink on paper 26 x 634.5 cm. (10 ¼ x 249 7⁄8 in.).

    Christie's
  • WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Calligraphy in Small Regular Script. Album of ni
    Nov. 27, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Calligraphy in Small Regular Script. Album of ni

    Est: $3,000,000 - $5,000,000

    WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Calligraphy in Small Regular Script. Album of nine leaves, ink on paper 18.5 x 9.8 cm. (7 ¼ x 3 7⁄8 in.).

    Christie's
  • WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Running Script Calligraphy. Hanging scroll, ink
    Nov. 27, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Running Script Calligraphy. Hanging scroll, ink

    Est: $260,000 - $360,000

    WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Running Script Calligraphy. Hanging scroll, ink on paper 121.2 x 30.2 cm. (47 ¾ x 11 7⁄8 in.).

    Christie's
  • WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Bamboo and Rock. Hanging scroll, ink on paper 85
    Nov. 27, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Bamboo and Rock. Hanging scroll, ink on paper 85

    Est: $500,000 - $700,000

    WEN ZHENGMING (1470-1559). Bamboo and Rock. Hanging scroll, ink on paper 85 x 30 cm. (33 ½ x 11 ¾ in.).

    Christie's
  • A Groom and Yili Horses - Chinese Ink and Watercolour on Silk Scroll.
    Nov. 19, 2024

    A Groom and Yili Horses - Chinese Ink and Watercolour on Silk Scroll.

    Est: £800 - £1,000

    A Groom and Yili Horses - Chinese Ink and Watercolour on Silk Scroll. Attributed to Qiu Ying (1494-1552). A Chinese painter of the Ming dynasty who specialised in the Gongbi brush technique. Inscribed by Wen Zhengming (1470- 1559) and others. 108cm x 50cm.

    Cadmore Auctions
  • 文徵明  山水 | Wen Zhengming, Landscape
    Nov. 19, 2024

    文徵明  山水 | Wen Zhengming, Landscape

    Est: $160,000 - $320,000

    文徵明 1470-1559 山水 設色紙本 立軸 款識:寂寞寒皋帶淺灘,幽人時共夕陽還。水禽飛去青烟滅,閒送秋光入斷山。 徵明。鈐印:徵明、徵仲、真賞、徵仲父印 鑑藏印:潤之所藏 80.6 x 33.8 cm. 31¾ x 13⅓ in. ---------------------------------------------- Wen Zhengming Landscape ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll  signed Zhengming and with four seals of the artist with one collector’s seal 80.6 x 33.8 cm. 31¾ x 13⅓ in.

    Sotheby's
  • 文徵明  雪賦圖 | Wen Zhengming, Snowy Landscape
    Nov. 19, 2024

    文徵明  雪賦圖 | Wen Zhengming, Snowy Landscape

    Est: $800,000 - $1,200,000

    文徵明 1470-1559 雪賦圖 設色紙本 立軸 款識:《雪賦》歲將暮,時既昏。寒風積,愁雲繁。梁王不悅,遊於兔園。乃置旨酒,命賓友。召鄒生,延枚叟。相如末至,居客之右。俄而微霰零,密雪下。王乃歌北風於衛詩,詠南山於周雅。授簡於司馬大夫,曰:「抽子秘思,騁子妍辭。侔色揣稱,為寡人賦之。」相如於是避席而起,逡巡而揖,曰:「臣聞雪宮建於東國,雪山峙於西域。岐昌發詠於來思,姬滿申歌於黃竹。曹風以麻衣比色,楚謠以幽蘭儷曲。盈尺則呈瑞於豐年,袤丈則表沴於陰德。雪之時義遠矣哉,請言其始。若廼玄律窮,嚴氣升。焦溪涸,湯谷凝。火井滅,溫泉冰。沸潭無湧,炎風不興。北戶墐扉,裸壤垂繒。於是河海生雲,朔漠飛沙。連氛累䨠,掩日韜霞。霰淅瀝而先集,雪粉糅而遂多。 其為狀也,散漫交錯,氛氳蕭索。藹藹浮浮,漉漉奕奕。聯翩飛灑,徘徊委積。始緣甍而冒棟,終開簾而入隙。初便娟於墀廡,末縈盈於帷席。既因方而為珪,亦遇圓而成璧。眄隰則萬頃同縞,瞻山則千巗俱白。於是臺如重璧,逵似連璐。庭列瑤階,林挺瓊樹。皓鶴奪鮮,白鷳失素。紈袖慚冶,玉顏掩嫮。若廼積素未虧,白日朝鮮,爛兮若燭龍,銜燿照崑山。爾其流滴垂冰,緣霤承隅。粲兮若馮夷,剖蚌列明珠。至夫繽紛繁騖之貌,皓汗皎潔之儀。廻散縈積之勢,飛聚凝曜之奇。固展轉而無窮,嗟難得而備知。若廼申娛玩之無已,夜幽靜而多懷。風觸楹而轉響,月承幌而通暉。酌湘吳之醇酎,御狐貉之兼衣。對庭鵾之雙舞,瞻雲雁之孤飛。折園中之萱草。階堦上之芳薇。踐霜雪之交積,憐枝葉之相違。馳遙思於千里,願接手而同歸。」鄒陽聞之,懣然心服。有懷妍唱,敬接末曲。於是廼作而賦積雪之歌,歌曰:「攜佳人兮披重幄,援綺衾兮坐芳縟。燎薰鑪兮炳明燭,酌桂酒兮揚清曲。」又續而為白雪之歌,歌曰:「曲既揚兮酒既陳,朱顏酡兮思自親。願低帷以昵枕,念解珮而褫紳。怨年歲之易暮,傷後會之無因。君寧見堦上之白雪,豈鮮耀於陽春。」歌卒,王廼尋繹吟翫,撫覽扼腕。顧枚叔起而為亂,亂曰:「白羽雖白,質以輕兮。白玉雖白,空守貞兮。未若茲雪,因時興滅。玄陰凝不昧其潔,太陽曜不固其節。節豈我名,潔豈我貞。憑雲升降,從風飄零。值物賦象,任地班形。素因遇立,汚隨染成。縱心皓然,何慮何營?」 嘉靖丙戌(1526)冬十一月,阻氷路河,雨霰交集,俄而大雪盈尺。適承才伯太史過訪,談及惠連此賦,命筆錄之。因索補圖,越三日乃成,為記而歸之。雖不能工,亦可以紀異鄉得友之樂也。衡山文徵明。鈐印:徵明、惟庚寅吾以降 鑑藏印:周氏懷民鑑藏 87.5 x 27 cm. 34 ½ x 10 ½ in. ---------------------------------------------- Wen Zhengming Snowy Landscape ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll signed Hengshan Wen Zhengming, dated bingxu (1526) and with two seals of the artist with one collector’s seal 87.5 x 27 cm. 34 ½ x 10 ½ in.

    Sotheby's
  • 文徵明  楷書《桃花源記》 | Wen Zhengming, Poem in Regular Script
    Nov. 19, 2024

    文徵明  楷書《桃花源記》 | Wen Zhengming, Poem in Regular Script

    Est: $180,000 - $360,000

    「小聽颿樓」藏畫 拍品編號9001-9052 文徵明 1470-1559 楷書《桃花源記》 水墨金箋 扇面 款識:戊戌(1538)三月三日文徵明書。鈐印:徵明 鑑藏印: (潘正煒)聽帆樓藏 (潘寶鐄)聽帆樓故物孫寶璜購複珍藏 18 x 54.7 cm. 7 ⅛ x 21 ½ in. ---------------------------------------------- From the Canton Collection Lot 9001-9052 Wen Zhengming Poem in Regular Script ink on gold paper, fan leaf signed Wen Zhengming, dated wuxu (1538) and with one seal of the artist with one collector's seal of Pan Zhengwei (1791-1850) and one of Pan Baohuang (1853-1890) 18 x 54.7 cm. 7 ⅛ x 21 ½ in.

    Sotheby's
  • 文徵明 草書七言詩 | Wen Zhengming, Calligraphy in Cursive Script
    Nov. 19, 2024

    文徵明 草書七言詩 | Wen Zhengming, Calligraphy in Cursive Script

    Est: $100,000 - $200,000

    「小聽颿樓」藏畫 拍品編號9001-9052 文徵明 1470-1559 草書七言詩 水墨金箋 扇面 釋文:春星爛熳燭薇垣,獨擁青綾向夜闌。宮漏隔花銀箭永,蓮燈垂燼玉堂寒。坐聆宵柝霜圍屋,想見郊禋月滿壇。鈴索無風塵不到,始知仙署逼金鑾。翰林齋宿。徵明。鈐印:文徵明印 鑑藏印: (劉恕) 含青樓 (孔廣陶)少唐心賞 (潘佩裳)佩裳心賞 17 x 48 cm. 6 ¾ x 18 ¾ in. ---------------------------------------------- From the Canton Collection Lot 9001-9052 Wen Zhengming Calligraphy in Cursive Script ink on gold paper, fan leaf signed Zhengming and with one seal of the artist with one collector's seal of Liu Shu (Qing Dynasty), one of Kong Guangtao (1832-1890) and one of Pan Peishang (19th-20th Century) 17 x 48 cm. 6 ¾ x 18 ¾ in.

    Sotheby's
  • A Fan Leave, Attributed to Wen Zhengming
    Nov. 03, 2024

    A Fan Leave, Attributed to Wen Zhengming

    Est: $100 - $200

    19 in.x 9 in. (fan), 24.1/4 in. x 15.1/4 in. (frame).

    Topwells
  • PU RU, ATTRIBUTED TO, BAMBOO
    Oct. 31, 2024

    PU RU, ATTRIBUTED TO, BAMBOO

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    Ink and color on paper, mounted. 96x43cm

    China Arts Auction
  • WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, LIVING PEACEFULLY AND QUIETLY AMONG MOUNTAINS
    Oct. 31, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, LIVING PEACEFULLY AND QUIETLY AMONG MOUNTAINS

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, LIVING PEACEFULLY AND QUIETLY AMONG MOUNTAINS ,Hanging scroll, ink on silk ,Painting Center: Size:73×37cm Shitang:Size:31×37cm

    China Arts Auction
  • WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, BUILDINGS AND PAVILIONS
    Oct. 31, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, BUILDINGS AND PAVILIONS

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, BUILDINGS AND PAVILIONS ,Hanging scroll, ink on silk ,By repute: Huang Manshi's old collection.121×50cm

    China Arts Auction
  • WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, SPRING MOUNTAIN VISIT
    Oct. 31, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, SPRING MOUNTAIN VISIT

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, SPRING MOUNTAIN VISIT ,Hanging scroll, ink on silk ,By repute:Aixinjueluo Puru's collection.Painting Center::110.5×49.5cm Shitang::49.5×31cm

    China Arts Auction
  • A CHINESE PAINTING OF HUT IN WOOD SIGNED WEN ZHENGMING
    Oct. 27, 2024

    A CHINESE PAINTING OF HUT IN WOOD SIGNED WEN ZHENGMING

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    A CHINESE PAINTING OF HUT IN WOOD SIGNED WEN ZHENGMING The painting depicting hut in wood, circular panel, ink and color on satin, signed Wen Zhengming, with a seal of artist. Dimension: Image only size 24 cm by 23 cm.

    Berkeley Auction Gallery
  • A CHINESE PAINTING OF BIRD ON CHRYSANTHEMUM SIGNED WEN ZHENGMING
    Oct. 27, 2024

    A CHINESE PAINTING OF BIRD ON CHRYSANTHEMUM SIGNED WEN ZHENGMING

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    A CHINESE PAINTING OF BIRD ON CHRYSANTHEMUM SIGNED WEN ZHENGMING The painting depicting bird on chrysanthemum, hanging scroll, ink on satin, inscribed, signed Lin Liang. Dimension: Image only size 114 cm by 37 cm.

    Berkeley Auction Gallery
  • Attr. to Wen Zhengming Chinese Scroll Painting.
    Oct. 26, 2024

    Attr. to Wen Zhengming Chinese Scroll Painting.

    Est: $200 - $300

    Wen Zhengming (Chinese, 1470-1559). The painting is ink and color on paper. The painting is in good overall condition. It measures 51" x 19". In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding in-house shipping procedures.

    Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
  • 文徵明 行書《明妃曲》| Wen Zhengming, Poem in Running Script
    Oct. 16, 2024

    文徵明 行書《明妃曲》| Wen Zhengming, Poem in Running Script

    Est: $800,000 - $1,600,000

    Wen Zhengming 1470-1559 Poem in Running Script ink on paper, album of six leaves signed, with 4 seals of the artist with ten collectors’ seals 21.7 x 10.4 cm. 8 ½ x 4 in. (8) ---------------------------------------------- 文徵明 1470-1559 行書《明妃曲》 水墨紙本  八開冊 釋文:漢廷議和親,佳人使絕域。明妃隨例行,秪謂掖庭職。一朝臨遣動天子,始信深宮未曾識。當日丹青亦等閒,今知不得黃金力。正緣平日懷貞素,非敢從前恃顏色。由來顏色不自知,愛惜自是君王私。君王顧妾恩何厚,竟按臣工戮延壽。佳人自有命,畫工何能為?長信宮中長別離,當時豈亦有人欺。悠悠青塚胡沙裏,千載終為漢家死。紅顏命薄古云然,不恨臣工況天子。徵明。鈐印:「文徵明印」(二鈐)、「衡山」、「文仲子」 藏印:「吳氏易民」、「吳中孚印」、「清世逸民」、「東海吳憲」 「及魚」、「及魚秘玩」(二鈐) 「維垣珍賞」、「寒□」、「萬為氏」 21.7 x 10.4 cm. 8 ½ x 4 in. (8)

    Sotheby's
  • WEN ZHENGMING LANDSCAPE FINE VERTICAL SCROLL
    Oct. 05, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING LANDSCAPE FINE VERTICAL SCROLL

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    文征明山水精品立轴 Wen Zhengming Landscape Fine Vertical Scroll

    Mega International Auction
  • WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, FOUR SCREENS OF CALLIGRAPHY
    Sep. 30, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, FOUR SCREENS OF CALLIGRAPHY

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, FOUR SCREENS OF CALLIGRAPHY ,Hanging scroll, ink on paper,138×32cm(4)

    China Arts Auction
  • WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, CHANTING
    Sep. 30, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, CHANTING

    Est: $1,800 - $2,800

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, CHANTING ,Hanging scroll, ink on silk,By repute: Collection of Hirota Matsushige; Japanese style mounting and box.118×37cm

    China Arts Auction
  • WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, FOUR TABLE SCREENS OF CALLIGRAPHY
    Sep. 30, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, FOUR TABLE SCREENS OF CALLIGRAPHY

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, FOUR TABLE SCREENS OF CALLIGRAPHY ,Hanging scroll, ink on paper,136×32cm(4)

    China Arts Auction
  • WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, VISIT FRIENDS WITH GUQIN
    Sep. 30, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, VISIT FRIENDS WITH GUQIN

    Est: $1,800 - $2,800

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, VISIT FRIENDS WITH GUQIN ,Hanging scroll, ink on silk,By repute: Collection of Hirota Matsushige; Japanese style mounting and box.103×26cm

    China Arts Auction
  • WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, A COLLECTION OF ELEGANCE
    Sep. 30, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, A COLLECTION OF ELEGANCE

    Est: $1,800 - $2,800

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, A COLLECTION OF ELEGANCE ,Hanging scroll, ink on silk,By repute: Collection of Hirota Matsushige; Japanese style mounting and box.87×28cm

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  • Attributed to Wen Zhengming (1470-1559) 文徵明(款,1470-1559)
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Attributed to Wen Zhengming (1470-1559) 文徵明(款,1470-1559)

    Est: $10,000 - $20,000

    Attributed to Wen Zhengming (1470-1559) 文徵明(款,1470-1559) (Chinese, 1470-1559) Hunting Scene ink and color on silk, handscroll, framed signed and dated February of lunar year dingmao (1507), with two artist's seals, Wen, Bi, and six collectors' seals, jia zai Kuaiji shan yin zhi Lanting, li yun yuan meng, Mengshan xin shang, ye jing yu qin, and two others. Title slip date Jiaqing Dynasty, prologue by Ruan Yuan (1764-1849), with two seals, Boyuan fu yin, Ruan Yuan si yin. Postscripts: (1) Jin Nong (1687-1763) inscribed with a dedication, dated year 14 of Emperor Qianlong (1749), with two seals, Jin Nong, Shou. (2) Luo Ping (1733-1799) inscribed with a dedication, with two seals, Luo, Ping. (3) Ruan Yuan (1764-1849) inscribed and dated November of lunar year bingyin of Emperor Jiaqing (1806), two seals, Boyuan fu yin, Ruan Yuan si yin. 文徵明(款,1470-1559) 出獵圖 絹本設色,手卷,特製旋鈕鏡框 題簽:清嘉慶絹地出獵圖 引首:出獵圖。阮元。 引首鈐印:伯元父印、阮元私印 卷前鑒藏印:業精於勤,另二漫漶不清 卷尾款識:丁卯(1507)春二月文壁製。 卷尾鈐印:文、壁 卷尾鑒藏印:家在會稽山陰之蘭亭、梨雲圓夢、夢山心賞 題跋: (1)金農(清,1687-1763) 釋文:自古前賢諸大名家,作書作畫以傳,世代遺珍,悠遠以及唐宋於六朝晉人,慨可見矣。所稱内府御覽,雖傳人間稀少,而文公用墨奇筆之妙,設色之神,絕塵倍之,氣使人仰視而不可得。若宋元諸家,猶尚可以訪求,前代遺蹟,即片紙尺素,人人皆珍而藏之。此卷林巒布置重重,其高古雅淡、渾厚秀潤無比。余賞玩不甚欣悅,見卷中之意,足慰生平至願。文氏真蹟不易見並不易得也,故有獲見,乃為書之。 款識:乾隆十四年(1749)小陽春月在于康山江君穎長家藏文卷玩以子孫永寶之。稽留山民百二硯田富翁金農觀記。 鈐印:金農、壽 (2)羅聘(1733-1799) 釋文:冬心先生有目鑒賞,善自識者,人人皆不能及與先生之目耳。我師書法畫法諸為考也,見其多多,而此文公之卷,觀不失手,頗多其見識如此。卷中人物之古雅,山樹之幽奇,非文氏而不能作其筆。 款識:門人兩峰子羅聘同觀。 鈐印:羅、聘 (3)阮元(1764-1849) 釋文:江氏所藏文卷,余見之因二公題記玩不已,而想其前人近作書畫之妙絕,但世人皆稱之為神品。清奇在秀,渾厚韶潤之姿,令人每見在人之筆稱奇者和意如?在人之厚皆不能及之,而金羅師生並題同觀于此卷,不愧余又觀地,真爲稀世之物于大賞家者也。 款識:嘉慶丙寅(1806)冬十有一月既望。阮元跋。 鈐印:伯元父印、阮元私印 注: 這卷《出猎图》為乾隆朝“鹽王”江春(1720-1789)的愛藏。江春字穎長,號鶴亭,兩淮八大總商之首,身系兩淮盛衰垂五十年。電視劇《大清鹽商》以他的生平爲原型。 寄籍儀徵,長居揚州,家族四代經營鹽業,两代出任兩淮總商,十八歲父亲去世,二十二嵗鄉試未中,繼承家業,與堂弟江昉并稱“二江先生”。 江春長身玉立,修髯美姿容,好詩文戲曲,交遊廣闊,“酒賦琴歌,不申旦不止。”在揚州建有隨月讀書樓,撰有《隨月讀書樓詩文》。與袁枚、金農、方貞觀、吳獻可等文人往來甚密。吳獻可即吳梅村之孫,“通經史,究名法之學”,在江家教舘二十年。金農則率一衆畫家,為他的收藏增光添彩。本卷拖尾金農、羅聘之跋,即在這樣的背景下產生。近世畫史常論鹽商與揚州八怪之依存聯係,由此可見一斑。 江春最為人熟知的是“以布衣結交天子” ——“江春大接駕”——四十年間四次接待乾隆南巡,曾北上山東、天津迎鑾。套用紅樓一句話“噯喲喲,好勢派!獨他家接駕四次,若不是我們親眼看見,告訴誰誰也不信的…銀子都花的淌海水似的!” 江春築有八處園林行宮,乾隆訪揚州,多住江家。據説皇帝至大虹園,顾左右曰:“此处颇似南海之琼岛春阴,惜无塔耳。”江闻之,以万金贿近侍,獲塔圖,鸠工庀材,一夜而成。第二天皇帝又幸園,见塔巍然,大异,以为伪也。即至,果砖石所成,叹曰:“盐商之财力伟哉!” 這便是後世相傳的“一夜堆盐造白塔”典故。 江春的另一大貢獻是促成徽班進京。乾隆好觀劇,富可敌国的盐商們从江南数百部戏班中精选伶人乐师,组成迎銮戏班,龙颜大悦,轰动朝野。集成班之外,各鹽商又組私班以博聖心,江春資助的《千奇万怪之水剧场》“剧中一切位置经历皆如真境,几令人不知此身方观剧”。山水林木、室庐家具、花鸟虫鱼无缝转接,光怪陆离且不间断,皇帝看得入迷,御舟行至京口也浑然不觉。后來,江家的春台班與三慶班、四喜班、和春班奉旨進京,這便是京劇的誕生。 江春亦頻頻向朝廷捐輸軍費,“百萬之費,指顧立辦”。捐納總數高達千萬兩,佔所有兩淮鹽商捐輸總數的四分之一。晚年財力不足,“家屢空”,乾隆兩次批示借銀,維持江家鹽號營運。不論是商借皇帑,還是接駕天子,誠如《紅樓》所言:“不過是拿著皇帝家的銀子往皇帝身上使罷了!誰家有那些錢買這個虛熱鬧去!” 乾隆五十四年(1789)下世,享年69歲。無嗣,堂弟江昉以二子繼之。姻親阮元作《江鹤亭橙里二公合传》。据本卷題跋,他的收藏很可能被後人繼承,譬如阮元便得到這件文徵明手卷。阮元名聲比江春还大,政治上他是浙江巡撫,湖广、两广、云贵总督,文化上他是乾嘉学术的护法神(梁啓超语),至今仍被研究不輟。 這卷《出獵圖》,細筆文徵明路子,轻裘挂花帽蒙茸,耀金鞭玉勒青骢。旌旗獵獵,前遮后拥,欢情似酒浓。金冬心跋浓厚似漆,羅兩峰跋婉轉恭謹,阮雲臺跋恳切平實。藏家以特製鏡框盛之,天地杆固定于旋鈕,随转随收,設計巧妙,令人愛不釋手。藏家去世,作爲遺產釋出。 Image 80 1/4 x 11 in., 204 x 28 cm. Property from the Estate of Judith O. Greenberg, Chicago, Illinois.

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  • A Chinese 'landscape' painting, attributed to Wen Zhengming (Chinese, 1470-1559)
    Sep. 15, 2024

    A Chinese 'landscape' painting, attributed to Wen Zhengming (Chinese, 1470-1559)

    Est: $100 - $200

    A Chinese 'landscape' painting attributed to Wen Zhengming (Chinese, 1470-1559) With a tranquil tree growing out of the side of a mountain. A single rider on horseback is dwarfed by the majesty of the landscape. With signature, inscription, and four seals; on silk; framed. H: 47, W: 22 1/4 in. (H: 119.38, W: 56.52 cm. (sight)) Copy the following link for high resolution images: oag.smugmug.com/161-Chinese-Painting-and-Calligraphy

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  • A SCROLL PAINTING OF A MOUNTAINOUS LANDSCAPE, AFTER WEN ZHENGMING
    Sep. 05, 2024

    A SCROLL PAINTING OF A MOUNTAINOUS LANDSCAPE, AFTER WEN ZHENGMING

    Est: €600 - €1,200

    A SCROLL PAINTING OF A MOUNTAINOUS LANDSCAPE, AFTER WEN ZHENGMING China, Republic period (1912-1949). Ink and watercolors on silk. Mounted as a hanging scroll on a silk brocade frame with wooden handles. Depicting a long, winding, pass up the top of a mountain, with two figures slowly walking side by side. The landscape scattered with trees and tall imposing rocks. Inscriptions: Inscribed and signed ‘Wen Zhengming’ with seals. Provenance: Private Hungarian collection. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and some browning. Few holes, stains, and some soiling. Minor possible touch-ups. The mounting with traces of wear and wormholes. Dimensions: Image size 161 x 42 cm, Size incl. mounting 255 x 55 cm Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), born Wen Bi, was a Chinese painter, calligrapher, and poet during the Ming dynasty. He was regarded as one of the Four Masters of Ming painting. He studied calligraphy under Li Yingzhen.

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  • WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, VISITING FRIENDS WITH GU QIN
    Aug. 22, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, VISITING FRIENDS WITH GU QIN

    Est: $1,800 - $2,800

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, VISITING FRIENDS WITH GU QIN.Hanging scroll, ink on silk,By Repute:Formerly collected by the Chinese state-owned cultural relics store.107×34cm

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  • WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, DISCUSSING DAOISM AMONG MOUNTAIN
    Aug. 22, 2024

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, DISCUSSING DAOISM AMONG MOUNTAIN

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    WEN ZHENGMING, ATTRIBUTED TO, DISCUSSING DAOISM AMONG MOUNTAIN.Hanging scroll, ink on paper ,By Repute:Formerly collected by the Chinese state-owned cultural relics store.120×28cm

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  • A COLLECTION OF CHINESE PAINTINGS SIGNED WEN ZHENGMING
    Aug. 04, 2024

    A COLLECTION OF CHINESE PAINTINGS SIGNED WEN ZHENGMING

    Est: $8,000 - $14,000

    A COLLECTION OF CHINESE PAINTINGS SIGNED WEN ZHENGMING Paintings depicting Landscape, album leaves, mounted, ink and color on paper, signed Wen Zhengming, titleslip at the cover, with seals of artist. Dimension: Image only size 35 cm by 30 cm.

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  • Wen Zhengming's Bamboo and Rock painting
    Jul. 12, 2024

    Wen Zhengming's Bamboo and Rock painting

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    345x39cm

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  • Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), attributed to, Hermits in High Studios
    Jul. 05, 2024

    Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), attributed to, Hermits in High Studios

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), attributed to, Hermits in High Studios Dimension: 320 x 28 cm (125 15/16 x 11) All measurements are approximate.

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  • Emperor Jiaqing (1760-1820), attributed to, Calligraphy
    Jul. 05, 2024

    Emperor Jiaqing (1760-1820), attributed to, Calligraphy

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Emperor Jiaqing (1760-1820), attributed to, Calligraphy Dimension: 135.5 x 57.5 cm (53 6/16 x 22 8/16 in.) All measurements are approximate.

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  • Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), attributed to, Spring Mountain Scroll
    Jul. 05, 2024

    Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), attributed to, Spring Mountain Scroll

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), attributed to, Spring Mountain Scroll Dimension: 410 x 31.5 cm (161 13/16 x 12 3/8 in.) All measurements are approximate.

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  • Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), attributed to, Elegant Gathering in the Eastern Garden Scroll
    Jul. 05, 2024

    Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), attributed to, Elegant Gathering in the Eastern Garden Scroll

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), attributed to, Elegant Gathering in the Eastern Garden Scroll Dimension: 500 x 39.2 cm (196 7/8 x 15 7/16 in.) All measurements are approximate.

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