Auction sale reference

Yao Wenhan (18TH CENTURY)

Sold for $9,023,750 at Christie's on Nov 1, 2004.

Lot description

EMPEROR QIANLONG APPRAISING HORSES IN SPRING Handscroll, ink on paper 46 x 446 cm (18 1/8 x 175 5/8 in.) Signed: chen, Yao Wenhan fengchi gonghui (respectfully painted by your humble servant on Imperial command) Two seals of the artist: Chen Yao Wen Han, Jing Shen Frontispiece by Emperor Qianlong (r.1736-1795) in running script calligraphy: Shangyu Qiuliang (Appraise and Observe to Select the Best) One seal of Emperor Qianlong: Qian Long Yu Bi (Imperial calligrpahy by Emperor Qianlong) Note: Original Qing Imperial mounting With an original Qing Imperial fitted zitan wood box, carved with a dragons amongst clouds pattern

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