Seal with artist mark - Soapstone - China - 20th century

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Soapstone seal from China, dating to the 20th century, titled 'Seal with artist mark', authentic original artwork, carved with a mountain landscape and two literati, measures 62 mm × 42 mm × 31 mm and weighs 146.7 g, in excellent condition.

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Carved orange-brown Chinese stone seal marked, Qi Baishi –China- 20th century

On offer is a very fine, good quality orange-brown natural form old Chinese stone Seal. The stone is, or resembles shoushan stone (larderite). The relief carving all around the stone shows 2 literati or scholars in a mountain landscape with pine tree and banana leaves, all carved in fine detail! One side of the seal is engraved with 6 Characters. The face of the seal is carved in good quality with Chinese characters. The nice smooth patina surface of this seal is showing a little wear by age and use. UV check shows that the stone is natural, so not artificially colored. This one is very hard to find!

During the coming period, we will offer several pieces at a time. Please use your knowledge and judge for yourself, we offer them without reserve price. Don't miss this opportunity! Good luck bidding!

Marked, Qi Baishi (January 1, 1864 – September 16, 1957).

Dated: Winter day in 1942.

About: Qi Baishi (1864 – 1957) male, Han nationality, ancestral home in Dangshan, Suzhou, Anhui, born in Xiangtan, Changsha Prefecture, Hunan (Xiangtan, Hunan). His real given name was Qi Huang. His artname was Lanting given by his grandfather. His courtesy name was Pingsheng or Binsheng. He also used the pseudonym Jiping Laoren (old man dwelling as a drifting duckweed). He was a famous modern Chinese calligrapher, painter, calligrapher and seal engraver. Qi had a broad range of painting work, from bird and flower paintings to landscapes. Favorite subjects included fish, shrimps, crabs, peaches, frogs and insects. His scroll paintings of shrimps are very famous.

Size: Measures 62 mm * 42 mm * 31 mm.

Weight: 146,7 gram.

Condition: Excellent, typical age related wear from use, but no damage!

Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible

No reserve price!

Carved orange-brown Chinese stone seal marked, Qi Baishi –China- 20th century

On offer is a very fine, good quality orange-brown natural form old Chinese stone Seal. The stone is, or resembles shoushan stone (larderite). The relief carving all around the stone shows 2 literati or scholars in a mountain landscape with pine tree and banana leaves, all carved in fine detail! One side of the seal is engraved with 6 Characters. The face of the seal is carved in good quality with Chinese characters. The nice smooth patina surface of this seal is showing a little wear by age and use. UV check shows that the stone is natural, so not artificially colored. This one is very hard to find!

During the coming period, we will offer several pieces at a time. Please use your knowledge and judge for yourself, we offer them without reserve price. Don't miss this opportunity! Good luck bidding!

Marked, Qi Baishi (January 1, 1864 – September 16, 1957).

Dated: Winter day in 1942.

About: Qi Baishi (1864 – 1957) male, Han nationality, ancestral home in Dangshan, Suzhou, Anhui, born in Xiangtan, Changsha Prefecture, Hunan (Xiangtan, Hunan). His real given name was Qi Huang. His artname was Lanting given by his grandfather. His courtesy name was Pingsheng or Binsheng. He also used the pseudonym Jiping Laoren (old man dwelling as a drifting duckweed). He was a famous modern Chinese calligrapher, painter, calligrapher and seal engraver. Qi had a broad range of painting work, from bird and flower paintings to landscapes. Favorite subjects included fish, shrimps, crabs, peaches, frogs and insects. His scroll paintings of shrimps are very famous.

Size: Measures 62 mm * 42 mm * 31 mm.

Weight: 146,7 gram.

Condition: Excellent, typical age related wear from use, but no damage!

Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Country of Origin
China
Material
Soapstone
Title of artwork
Seal with artist mark
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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