Description
Length:92cm(36.22in)Width:57cm(22.44in)Vertical scroll Man Riding?Dragon, attributed to Confucius, silk?based, antique original silk mounting with rosewood roller ends. The scroll label is inscribed “Man?Riding?Dragon, silk, Confucius”. The upper title panel on gold?sprinkled silk shows large regular?script title with collection seal. On the silk painting core, a noble figure in tall headdress and wide?sleeve robe with sword at waist rides a winding giant dragon. A canopy hovers overhead, a divine crane stands beside, and a fish swims beneath the dragon. Ancient seal?script inscriptions sit on the left margin, surrounded by numerous antique collection seals. Forceful archaic lines and subdued colours follow the artistic language of pre?Qin Chu?state silk paintings, presenting romantic immortal?roaming conception. Rare in theme, it owns important artistic, historical?research and collection value
Condition
Eporelic is pleased to present a timed auction of Asian art and antiques, featuring porcelain, cloisonne, lacquerware, carved wood objects, Buddhist art, scholar's objects, and decorative works from the Qing dynasty, Republic period, and 176th century. This sale brings together a diverse selection of collectible and decorative pieces, offering opportunities for both established collectors and new bidders.
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A silk scroll depicting Confucius (551-479 BC) in the Spring and Autumn Period riding a dragon
Estimate $800-$2,200
Starting Bid
$800
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