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Lot 3403z
Chinese Porcelain Plaque Painting of Tao Yuanming
Estimate: $150 - $250
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Chinese Porcelain Plaque Painting of Tao Yuanming, attributed to Wang Qi (1884–1937), depicting the reclusive poet seated in a relaxed pose, rendered with expressive brushwork and subtle coloration. The figure is accompanied by a poetic inscription in calligraphy.
Wang Qi, a leading member of the “Zhushan Eight Friends” and a master of Jingdezhen porcelain painting, was known for his innovative fusion of traditional Chinese figure painting with Western shading techniques, often emphasizing expressive faces and simplified backgrounds.
{Porcelain plaque size: 13 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches}.
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