Length:110cm(43.31in)Width:47cm(18.50in)This is a vertical scroll of phoenix?and?bamboo painting in colour on silk, attributed to Emperor Huizong of the Northern?Song Dynasty, marked as Xuanhe imperial brushwork. It retains its original antique mounting with rosewood scroll rollers. The outer label reads “Fine Painting of Phoenix by Emperor Huizong of Song, Sanxitang”.Painted on ancient silk, the work depicts a divine phoenix among bamboo and rocks. The phoenix boasts gorgeous, multi?layered plumage with lifelike posture. Vigorous luxuriant bamboos and lake?rocks dot the scene, together with gently rendered river?bank ground. The composition is solemn and elegant, fully reflecting the exquisite and sumptuous style of Song?dynasty imperial academy flower?and?bird painting.At the top, large?character imperial calligraphy “Sheng Pin” is written on gold?flecked paper. The inscription “Xuanhe Imperial Brushwork” appears on the left of the painting. Numerous imperial?collection seals and imperial?inscribed poems are distributed all over the scroll. Bright and refined colours together with precise delicate lines embody the rigorous realistic spirit of Song bird?and?flower painting. The work symbolises auspicious omens and national prosperity. Well?preserved, it is a valuable imperial bird?and?flower collection for appreciation and collection.

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