Description
Length:132cm(51.97in)Width:68.3cm(26.89in)Vertical scroll?Flourishing?Blossoms?Prosperity, Lotus?Still?Life, attributed to Empress Dowager Cixi of Qing Dynasty, colour?on?paper, antique original mounting with rose?wood roller ends. Outer scroll label reads “Empress Dowager Cixi vertical scroll of lotus offering still?life”. The painting depicts lotus flowers arranged in a porcelain vase. Golden?red and white lotuses stand gracefully with full blossoms outlined by gilded lines in gorgeous rich hues. Beside the white porcelain vase are purple?clay teapot, teacups and ancient books, set against lake?rocks and hollow?carved lattice?window background. The four?character inscription “Hua Kai Fu Gui (Blossoming brings wealth and honour)” appears at upper section, with Guangxu?period dated colophon on the left, stamped with multiple imperial?court seals. As court?style still?life theme, full?structured work carries auspicious meanings of prosperity and harmony. Luxurious court?decorative style grants it fine appreciation 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 213th 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 colored vertical scroll on paper by Empress Dowager Cixi of the Qing Dynasty (1835-1908)
Estimate $600-$1,500
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