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A bow-shaped fan (shanmian) painted in ink on paper depicting a winter landscape against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. China, 20th century.
Height 40 cm; width 65 cm
Translation of calligraphic inscriptions:
In the year Bingxu, in the month of Qinghe [fourth lunar month], imitating the painting style of the Yuan masters, in my temporary studio in Xingsha, for the kind examination of Mr. Huanjiu, my esteemed elder brother. Lianzhou.»
In the year Bingxu, in the month of Qinghe [fourth lunar month], imitating the painting style of the Yuan masters, in my temporary studio in Xingsha, for the kind examination of Mr. Huanjiu, my esteemed elder brother. Lianzhou.»
丙戌 (Bǐngxū): year of the Chinese sexagenary cycle; may correspond to 1826 or 1886.
清和月 (Qīnghé yuè): poetic term for the fourth lunar month, approximately April-May.仿元人笔意: «imitating the pictorial conception/technique of the masters of the Yuan dynasty».
星沙 (Xīngshā): ancient name of Changsha, in Hunan province.
寓斋 (yùzhāi): study or temporary residence.
寰九仁兄大人: "To my friend Huanjiu, my esteemed elder brother." "仁兄" is a polite term for an older friend; "大人" is a title of respect.
清拂 (qīngfú): polite formula meaning "I submit this to your kind judgment/criticism."
莲舟 (Liánzhōu): artist's stage name or pseudonym.
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Graziella Simbolotti Countess de Maillard Collection
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PROVENANCE
Graziella Simbolotti Countess de Maillard Collection
LOT AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
This lot may be viewed at the owner's premises by appointment.
For information and appointments:
a.narguet@bertolamifineart.com
g.graziosi@bertolamifineart.com
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ORIENTAL ART FROM ARISTOCRATIC MANSIONS. SPECIAL FOCUS ON THE DE CAMONDO AND THE SIMBOLOTTI DE MAILLARD COLLECTIONS
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, thu 22 October 2026
SINGLE SESSION 22/10/2026 Hours 12:00
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