Major Fine Art, Silver, & Antiques - June Day 2
Sun, Jun 8, 2025 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1840
Chinese Ink and Watercolor on Silk Hanging Wall Scroll of Cranes
Estimate: $200 - $300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $250 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $7,500 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $250,000 | $10,000 |
Chinese Ink and Watercolor on Silk Hanging Wall Scroll of Cranes. Chinese scroll with Signed by artist with two red chop marks.
Chinese silk scroll paintings are a traditional art form that combines delicate brushwork, calligraphy, and silk as a refined medium to convey philosophical, historical, and natural themes. Unlike Western framed art, these scrolls are meant to be unrolled and viewed gradually, allowing the viewer to experience the painting as a journey through time and space. Artists used ink and mineral pigments to depict landscapes, figures, animals, and poetic scenes, often accompanied by inscriptions or seals that added layers of meaning and authorship. The use of silk not only provided a luminous, textured surface but also reflected the painting's value and the status of its owner. These scrolls represent a harmonious blend of art, literature, and spirituality, central to classical Chinese aesthetics.
Size: 65 x 25 in.
Box: 25 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.
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65 x 25 in.