Wen Jia Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Wen Jia Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 02, 2024
Wen Jia (attributed to): color and ink on silk 'Red Cliff'
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Attributed to Wen Jia (1501-1583). Red Cliff. Color and ink on silk. Hanging scroll. Inscribed and signed Wen Jia, with two seal marks of the artist and one seal mark of the collector.
California Asian Art Auction Gallery USA
Oct. 16, 2024
文嘉　楷書《胡笳十八拍》| Wen Jia, Eighteen Songs of a Nomad Flute
Est: $100,000 - $200,000
Wen Jia 1501-1583 Eighteen Songs of a Nomad Flute ink on gold paper, fan leaf signed Maoyuan Wen Jia and with one seal of the artist with one collector’s seal of Gong Benang 17.5 x 55.5 cm. 6 ⅞ x 21 ⅞ in. ---------------------------------------------- 文嘉 1501-1583 楷書《胡笳十八拍》水墨金箋　扇面釋文:(《胡笳十八拍》文略，不錄)古《胡笳十八拍》。茂苑文嘉。鈐印:休承鑑藏印:(宮本昂)宮子行同弟玉父寶之(鈐於裱褙) 17.5 x 55.5 cm. 6⅞ x 21⅞ in.
Sotheby's
Oct. 16, 2024
明諸家　行楷書合作 | Various Artists (Ming Dynasty), Calligrpahy in Running Script
Est: $120,000 - $320,000
Wen Peng 1497-1573, Peng Nian 1505-1566, Wen Jia 1501-1583, Zhou Tianqiu 1514-1595, Zhang Fengyi 1527-1613, Yuan Zunni 1523-1574 Calligrpahy in Running Script ink on gold paper, fan leaf each signed and with one seal of the artist with one collector's seal of Gong Benang 17.3 x 48.4 cm. 6 x 19 in. ---------------------------------------------- 1497-1573 1505-1566 1501-1583 1514-1595 1527-1613 1523-1574 : () () () () : () () () () 17.3 x 48.4 cm. 6 x 19 in.
Sotheby's
Apr. 07, 2024
文嘉　青山煙靄｜Wen Jia, Seclusion in Mountain Pavilion
Est: $50,000 - $80,000
Property From a Private North American Collection, Lot 2514-2548 Wen Jia (1501-1583) Seclusion in Mountain Pavilion ink and colour on gold paper, fan leaf signed Wen Jia, dated yiwei (1535) and with 1 seal of the artist 18 x 49.6 cm. 7 x 19½ in. ---------------------------------------------- 北美私人收藏，拍品編號2514-2548 文嘉青山煙靄設色泥金箋本　扇面款識：乙未(1535)六月望，文嘉製。鈐印：「休承」 18 x 49.6 cm. 7 x 19½ in.
Sotheby's
Jan. 08, 2024
WEN JIA
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
文嘉,手卷
Wichita Auctioneers
Nov. 30, 2023
WEN JIA (WITH SIGNATURE OF)
Est: €300 - €600
WEN JIA (WITH SIGNATURE OF), LANDSCAPE AFTER JU RAN China, late Qing Dynasty or republic period Ink and color on silk, mounted as hanging scroll. 169.5x51 cm. Signed "Mao Yuan Wen Jia" and with two seals "Wenjia Zhiyin""Mao Yuan". With traces of age, partially damaged and stained. Provenance: From a private collection in Rhineland, acquired before 1980 at state-owned antique and curio store of Guangzhou City. WEN JIA (MIT UNTERSCHRIFT VON), LANDSCHAFT NACH JU RAN China, späte Qing-Dynastie oder Republikzeit Tusche und Farbe auf Seide, als Hängerolle montiert. 169.5x51 cm. Signiert ''Mao Yuan Wen Jia'' und mit zwei Siegeln ''Wenjia Zhiyin''''Mao Yuan''. Part. besch. u. fleckig, mit Altersspuren. Provenienz: Aus einer Privatsammlung im Rheinland, erworben vor 1980 im staatlichen Antiquitäten- und Kuriositätengeschäft der Stadt Guangzhou.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Apr. 14, 2023
WEN JIA (1501-1583), LOTUS PAPER
Est: $800 - $1,500
WEN JIA (1501-1583), LOTUS PAPER Painting Length:106cm, Painting Width:40cm Condition: Overall good condition commensurate with age, with usual traces of wear.
China Arts Auction
Apr. 08, 2023
WEN JIA (1501-1583)-CHINESE PAINTING
Est: ¥80,000 - ¥100,000
WEN JIA (1501-1583)-CHINESE PAINTING
Tomikai Auction
May. 28, 2022
WEN JIA (1501-1583) Retreat amongst Trees and... Scroll, mounted and framed
Est: $120,000 - $150,000
WEN JIA (1501-1583) Retreat amongst Trees and... Scroll, mounted and framed, ink on paper 76.8 x 28 cm. (30 1/4 x 11 in.)
Christie's
Apr. 27, 2022
Wen Jia 文嘉 - Winter Landscape 踈林落葉
Est: $100,000 - $200,000
Wen Jia 1501-1583 Winter Landscape ink on paper, hanging scroll signed Wen Jia and with one seal of the artist Annotations by Zhou Tianqiu (1514-1595) and Peng Nian (1505-1566), with one seal each 104.8 x 31.7 cm. 41¼ x 12½ in. -------------------------------------------- 文嘉 1501-1583 踈林落葉水墨紙本立軸釋文：橡栗林空落葉堆，隱君家住白雲偎。杖藜不過涇橋去，恐引閒人入此來。文嘉。鈐印：文休承氏題跋： (周天球) 踈林霜葉脫，隔水見山文。落日搖青澗，飛泉出白雲。周天球。鈐印：羣王山樵 (彭年) 踈樹含風森玉立，亂峰橫月望岧堯。不禁清紀高人意，曳杖尋詩過野槁。彭年題。鈐印：子□ 題木盒：明人文嘉畫讚水墨倪法山水，甲寅三月念七日，玉州漁長光鑒題。鈐印：光 104.8 x 31.7 cm. 41¼ x 12½ in.
Sotheby's
Feb. 22, 2022
WEN JIA. Landscape
Est: £300 - £500
WEN JIA. Landscape WEN JIA. Landscape, ink and colour on silk, Chinese hanging scroll painting, 32.5cm x 87cm. 文嘉山水樓台設色絹本立軸
Chiswick Auctions
Nov. 29, 2021
WEN JIA (1501-1583) Correspondence Two album leaves mounted as a hanging sc
Est: $50,000 - $100,000
WEN JIA (1501-1583) Correspondence Two album leaves mounted as a hanging scroll, ink on paper Each leaf measures 15.8 x 11 cm. (6 ¼ x 4 3/8 in.)
Christie's
Nov. 30, 2020
WANG CHONG (1494-1533) / WEN JIA (1501-1583) / ANONYMOUS, Calligraphy in Cursive Script,
Est: $120,000 - $180,000
WANG CHONG (1494-1533) / WEN JIA (1501-1583) / ANONYMOUS Calligraphy in Cursive Script A set of three fan leaves, mounted for framing, ink on gold paper Each leaf measures 18 x 52 cm. (7 1/8 x 20 1/2 in.) One signed by Wang Chong, with two seals of the artist One collector's seal on the mount One signed by Wen Jia, with two seals of the artist One without signature, with one illegible seal ,
Christie's
Nov. 07, 2020
WEN JIA: FRAMED INK ON GOLDEN FAN LEAF PAINTING
Est: $700 - $900
陸治文嘉山水扇面二幀 Ink on golden fan leaf painting, framed. The lot includes two fan leaf paintings, each depicts landscape scenery with river, trees, plants, and rocks, one fan leaf bears artist signature and mark Wen Jia, the other bears colophon, signature and mark. Wen Jia: framed ink on golden fan leaf painting
Mega International Auction
May. 30, 2020
WEN JIA: FRAMED INK ON GOLDEN FAN LEAF PAINTING
Est: $800 - $1,000
陸治文嘉山水扇面二幀 Ink on golden fan leaf painting, framed. The lot includes two fan leaf paintings, each depicts landscape scenery with river, trees, plants, and rocks, one fan leaf bears artist signature and mark Wen Jia, the other bears colophon, signature and mark. Wen Jia: framed ink on golden fan leaf painting Ink on golden fan leaf painting, framed. The lot includes two fan leaf paintings, each depicts landscape scenery with river, trees, plants, and rocks, one fan leaf bears artist signature and mark Wen Jia, the other bears colophon, signature and mark. Length: 19 in (48.3 cm) Width: 9 1/2 in (24.1 cm)
Mega International Auction
Apr. 29, 2020
ATTRIBUTED TO WEN JIA (CHINESE, 1501-1583) TWO SCHOLARS UNDER THE PINE TREES Ink and wash on silk: 13 1/4 x 71 in.
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
ATTRIBUTED TO WEN JIA (CHINESE, 1501-1583) TWO SCHOLARS UNDER THE PINE TREES Ink and wash on silk: 13 1/4 x 71 in. Mounted on a scroll; lower left signed in Chinese script: Wen Jia and one seal
Potomack Company
Nov. 25, 2019
WEN JIA (1501-1583) - Landscape / Calligraphy in Running Script
Est: $40,000 - $80,000
WEN JIA (1501-1583) Landscape / Calligraphy in Running Script A pair of fan leaves, mounted and framed, ink on gold paper Painting measures 17 x 48.5 cm. (6 ¾ x 19 1/8 in.) Calligraphy measures 17 x 50.2 cm. (6 ¾ x 19 ¾ in.) (2)
Christie's
Nov. 23, 2019
WEN JIA: FRAMED INK ON GOLDEN FAN LEAF PAINTING
Est: $800 - $1,000
Ink on golden fan leaf painting, framed. The lot includes two fan leaf paintings, each depicts landscape scenery with river, trees, plants, and rocks, one fan leaf bears artist signature and mark Wen Jia, the other bears colophon, signature and mark. Length: 19 in (48.3 cm) Width: 9 1/2 in (24.1 cm) 陸治文嘉山水扇面二幀
Mega International Auction
Oct. 06, 2019
WEN JIA 1501 - 1583 | Winter Landscape
Est: $120,000 - $200,000
signed Wen Jia and with one seal of the artist Annotations by Zhou Tianqiu (1514-1595) and Peng Nian (1505-1566), with one seal each
Sotheby's
Jul. 27, 2019
WEN JIA: INK AND COLOR ON SILK PAINTING 'LANDSCAPE SCENERY'
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Ink and color on silk, Japanese mounted, vertical scroll. The painting depicts landscape scenery consists of mountains, trees, houses, and people, artist signature and mark Wen Jia on top right corner. Length: 43 3/4 in (111.0 cm) Width: 20 1/2 in (52.0 cm) 文嘉山水絹本日本裱文嘉(1501~1583)，字休承，號文水，明湖廣衡山人，系籍長州(今江蘇蘇州)。文徵明仲子。吳門派代表畫家。初為烏程訓導，後為和州學正。能詩，工書，小楷清勁，亦善行書。精於鑒別古書畫，工石刻，為明一代之冠。畫得徵明一體，善畫山水，筆法清脆，頗近倪瓚，著色山水具幽澹之致，間仿王蒙皴染，亦頗秀潤，兼作花卉。明人王世貞評:"其書不能如兄，而畫得待詔(文徵明)一體。"詹景鳳亦雲:"嘉小楷輕清勁爽，宛如瘦鶴，稍大便疏散不結束，徑寸行書亦然，皆不逮父。
Mega International Auction
Jun. 17, 2019
Ming Dynasty Wen Jia Watching Waterfall 明文嘉 (1501 - 1583) 亭下观流水
Est: $30,000 - $40,000
明文嘉 (1501 - 1583) 亭下观流水水墨纸本立轴 1582 年作款识：壬午長夏写扵翠竹唫卢钤印：(文嘉印) 鉴藏印： (留耕堂印) 宋犖 (宋犖审定) 吳雲 (吴平斋氏珍藏图书) (二百兰亭斋审定真跡) 安思远(安思远藏) Ming Dynasty Wen Jia Watching Waterfall Hanging Scroll, Ink on Paper Dated 1582 Inscribed and signed with one artist seal Five Collectors’ Seals including Robert Hatfield Ellsworth
Gianguan Auctions
Nov. 21, 2018
WEN JIA: FRAMED INK ON GOLDEN FAN LEAF PAINTING
Est: $600 - $800
Ink on golden fan leaf painting, framed. The lot includes two fan leaf paintings, each depicts landscape scenery with river, trees, plants, and rocks, one fan leaf bears artist signature and mark Wen Jia, the other bears colophon, signature and mark. Length: 19 in (48.3 cm) Width: 9 1/2 in (24.1 cm) 陸治文嘉山水扇面二幀
Mega International Auction
Nov. 16, 2018
Chinese Scrolls, Landscape, Manner Wen Jia/Wang Hui
Est: $500 - $700
(lot of 2) Chinese scrolls, Landscapes, ink and color on silk/paper, manner of Wen Jia(1501-1583), of tall pine trees by a river; manner of Wang Hui (1632-1717), seclusive villas backed by towering mountains, with an inscription bearing signature Jiang Chenying (1628-1699); each bearing signature and seals; painting: 34.75'h x 13.5'w, overall (scroll): 81'h x 18'w. Provenance: Estate of Father Kirill Hartman, Berkeley, CA
Clars Auctions
Jul. 14, 2018
Chinese Scroll, Manner of Wen Jia, Landscape
Est: $300 - $500
Manner of Wen Jia (Chinese, 1501-1583), Landscape, ink on paper, of a tall willow tree and a Wupeng boat by the river bank, the upper left bearing signature and seals, painting: 47.5''''h x 12.5''''w
Clars Auctions
May. 28, 2018
WEN JIA (1501-1583) Boating Alone Fan leaf, mounted and framed, ink on gol
Est: $120,000 - $180,000
WEN JIA (1501-1583) Boating Alone Fan leaf, mounted and framed, ink on gold-flecked paper 16.5 x 46.5 cm. (6 1/2 x 18 1/4 in.)
Christie's
Apr. 29, 2018
WEN JIA (STYLE OF, 1501-1583), TRAVELING IN AUTUMN MOUNTAINS
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
45 x 13.2 in. (114.3 x 33.5 cm.)
Dynasty Auctions International
Apr. 03, 2018
WEN JIA (15010-1583) - Spring by the Lakeside
Est: HKD320,000 - HKD380,000
WEN JIA (15010-1583) Spring by the Lakeside Ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll Inscribed and signed Wen Jia, with two seals of the artist, and one collector’s seal 121.5cm x 34.5cm (47⅞in x 13⅝in).
Bonhams
Mar. 24, 2018
WEN JIA: FRAMED INK ON GOLDEN FAN LEAF PAINTING
Est: $1,200 - $1,600
Ink on golden fan leaf painting, framed. The lot includes two fan leaf paintings, each depicts landscape scenery with river, trees, plants, and rocks, one fan leaf bears artist signature and mark Wen Jia, the other bears colophon, signature and mark. Height: 9 in (22.9 cm) Width: 18 5/8 in (47.3 cm) 陸治文嘉山水扇面二幀
Mega International Auction
Mar. 19, 2018
Wen Jia (1501-1583)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Wen Jia (1501-1583) Hanging scroll Calligraphy reading With thanks for your kind gift of steamed dumplings and dried beef. I am very touched by your gracious favor, but am ashamed that I have nothing to present to you in return. Your messenger is returning so I'm sending along this thank-you note. I won't write more. Jia, bowing his head, for my dear friend Huliang (Zhang Xianyi), the eleventh day of the twelfth month, artists seal Wen Jian zhiyin Ink on paper Dimensions of each calligraphy panel 10 1/8 x 4 3/8 inches. Provenance: Private American Collection C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 17, 2017
WEN JIA: FRAMED INK ON GOLDEN FAN LEAF PAINTING
Est: $700 - $900
Ink on golden fan leaf painting, framed. The lot includes two fan leaf paintings, each depicts landscape scenery with river, trees, plants, and rocks, one fan leaf bears artist signature and mark Wen Jia, the other bears colophon, signature and mark. Height: 9 in (22.9 cm) Width: 18 5/8 in (47.3 cm) 陸治文嘉山水扇面二幀
Mega International Auction
Sep. 23, 2017
WEN JIA (1501-1583) LANDSCAPE
Est: $5,000 - $6,000
Landscape painting, signed Wen Jia (1501-1583), with three seals of the artists, ink on silk, hanging scroll, 162 cm x 45 cm
Stunning Arts Auction & Appraisal
Sep. 16, 2017
WEN JIA (STYLE OF, 1501-1583), TRAVELING IN AUTUMN MOUNTAINS
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
45 x 13.2 in. (114.3 x 33.5 cm.)
Dynasty Auctions International
Jun. 27, 2017
WEN JIA (1501-1583) Calligraphy in Running Script Hanging scroll, ink on paper, signe
Est: $4,500 - $6,000
WEN JIA (1501-1583) Calligraphy in Running Script Hanging scroll, ink on paper, signed Wen Jia with two seals, one reading Nanhai Kang shi Wanmu Caotang shu cang suo cang, with an inscription on the mount signed Tianyou Huaren (Kang Youwei) and followed by an artist’s seal reading Kang Youwei yin. 9 7/8 x 6 1/2in (25.1 x 16.5cm)
Bonhams
May. 15, 2017
WEN JIA (attributed to, 1501 – 1583)；
Est: £600 - £800
WEN JIA (attributed to, 1501 – 1583)； ZHANG RUOAI, CHEN MEI Landscapes ink and colour on paper, album of ten leaves eight leaves of paintings by Wen Jia; two leaves of calligraphy by Zhang Rouai and Chen Mei, one to two seals of each artist each 17 x 10cm. 文嘉（傳）溪堂清話設色紙本十二開冊
Chiswick Auctions
Dec. 10, 2016
明文嘉 (1501 - 1583) 亭下观流水 Wen Jia Ming Dynasty Watching Waterfall
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
明文嘉 (1501 - 1583) 亭下观流水水墨纸本立轴 1582 年作款识：壬午長夏写扵翠竹唫卢钤印：(文嘉印) 鉴藏印： (留耕堂印) 宋犖 (宋犖审定) 吳雲 (吴平斋氏珍藏图书) (二百兰亭斋审定真跡) 安思远 (安思远藏) Wen Jia Ming Dynasty Watching Waterfall Hanging Scroll, Ink on Paper Dated 1582 Inscribed and signed, with one artist seal Five Collectors’ Seals including Robert Hatfield Ellsworth
Gianguan Auctions
Oct. 18, 2016
After LU Zhi (1496-1576), Painting with Birds and Lychee, Qing
Est: €1,500 - €1,950
Ink and colors on silk and paper Mounted as vertical scroll painting in a silk brocade frame China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911) Painting: attributed to Lu Zhi (1496-1576) 陆治 - Chinese landscape painter, calligrapher and poet Front page: attributed to Wen Jia (1501-1583) 文嘉 - Chinese painter, calligrapher, poet and the second son of the famous painter Wen Zhengming Depicted is a lychee tree branches with sumptuous fruits In between various chinese Huamei and white dog roses Front page: Meishou Lizhen 眉寿利贞 Long life, harmony and sincerity Signed: Maoyuan Wen Jia 茂苑文嘉 Seal: Wenshui Daoren 文水道人, Wen Xiucheng 文休承 Painting: Signed at the left edge: 庚午仲春包山陆治 Baoshan Lu Zhi in the spring of Gengwu Artists label Baoshanzi 包山子, Dongting Lu Zhi 洞庭陆治 Colophons: Signed by Sun Kehong (1532/33 - 1611) 孙克弘, calligrapher, painter and collector of the Ming dynasty Collectors seal: Xueju 雪居 Signed by Wen Peng (1498 - 1573) 文彭, calligrapher, painter and seal artist of the Ming dynasty Collectors seal: Sanqiao jushi 三桥居士 Inscribed on the outside of the scroll painting Dimensions of the front page: c. 26,5 x 69 cm Image dimensions: c. 27 x 210.5 cm Good condition Provenance: Collection of Dr. Viktor Brodnig, President of the Austrian-Chinese Society The huawei are here with the character ‘mei’ (eyebrows) a symbol for long life. The lychees are, because of the character ‘li’ in the name of a sign of harmony and sincerity. The symbolism in the painting was highlighted by the title page Meishou Lizhen. Lu Zhi (1496-1576) was born in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, and was a landscape painter, calligrapher and poet during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). He was best known for his atmospheric landscapes, bird and flower images. The work shows a naturalistic and detailed representation with flowers, fruits and birds. The strong colors blend harmoniously in the work and they are characterized by the gradations. The plumage of the birds is distinctly fine elaborated, whereby the artist reveals his sensitive sense of colors and shapes. Condition: The work is in good condition with only slight signs of age and wear. Little stains and small crease marks. The image dimensions are 27 x 210.5 cm. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Nov. 30, 2015
WEN JIA (STYLE OF, 1501-1583) Ode to the Pipa Song
Est: -
WEN JIA (STYLE OF, 1501-1583) Ode to the Pipa Song
Christie's
Mar. 22, 2015
WEN JIA (文嘉 1501-1583）
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Hanging scroll ink color on silk signed by Wen Jia and with artist's seal.
Wichita Auctioneers
Jul. 16, 2014
A Chinese handscroll After Wen Jia (1501-1583).
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
A Chinese handscroll After Wen Jia (1501-1583). Ink and colour on silk, depicting a landscape along a river. Ca. 1890. H 36 cm x W 315.5 cm
Boningtons
Jun. 08, 2014
明文嘉(1501 - 1583)亭下觀流水 Wen Jia Ming Dynasty As the River Runs
Est: $40,000 - $50,000
明文嘉 (1501 - 1583) 亭下觀流水水墨紙本立軸 1582 年作款識：壬午長夏寫扵翠竹唫盧鈐印：(文嘉印) 鑑藏印： (留耕堂印) 宋犖 (宋犖審定) 吳雲 (吳平齋氏珍藏圖書) (二百蘭亭齋審定真跡) 安思遠 (安思遠藏) Wen Jia Ming Dynasty As the River Runs Hanging Scroll, Ink on Paper Dated 1582 Inscribed and signed with one artist seal Five Collectors’ Seals includingRobert Hatfield Ellsworth
Gianguan Auctions
May. 24, 2014
Wen Jia (1501-1583) Figure Baiyun Temple
Est: ￥200,000 - ￥300,000
Year: 1562 for the inscription: Mountains from the Pacific, Baiyun non-world situation. Saigon fall in August. Mao Yuan Wen Jia. Seals Venturi Hugh Cheng (Bai), amidst the human (Bai) Favorite Indian Xi Nan Hang Fu Cao Guo Yun Lou stone paintings and collectors India (Zhu), Man agricultural his life really reward (Bai) WEN JIA (1501-1583) TEMPLE OF BAI'YUN Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll
Ningbo Fubon Auction Co., Ltd.
Sep. 18, 2013
Framed Chinese watercolor painting on silk
Est: $800 - $1,200
Framed Chinese watercolor painting on silk depicting "The Seven Hermits in the Bamboo Forest" preface. Attributed to Wen Jia (1501-1583). Site: 62"H x 21"W,
Dallas Auction Gallery
Mar. 21, 2013
WEN JIA 1501-1583
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT AMERICAN COLLECTION LI BAI'S POEMS, CALLIGRAPHY IN REGULAR SCRIPT signed Changzhou Wen Jia, dated renwu (1522) of the Jiajing reign, the eighth lunar month, inscribed, and with one seal of the artist, xiu cheng, and one collector's seal, shao shi ink on gold paper, fan leaf 15.5 by 46.5 cm. 6 1/8 by 18 1/4 in.
Sotheby's
Nov. 26, 2012
WEN JIA (1501-1583)
Est: - $400,000
WEN JIA (1501-1583) Calligraphy in Running-cursive Script Hanging scroll, ink on paper 62 x 33cm. (24 3/8 x 12 7/8 in.) Inscribed and signed, with three seals of the artist Four collectors' seals 1
Christie's
Nov. 23, 2012
After Wen Jia (1501-1583)
Est: £50,000 - £70,000
Fishmen Qing Dynasty Ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll Bearing the signature of Wen Jia, with two seals of the artist Bearing the date Jiajing dingyou 132.5cm x 52.5cm (52¼in x 20¾in).
Bonhams
Mar. 22, 2012
WEN JIA 1501-1583
Est: $9,000 - $12,000
EXQUISITE PAINTINGS FROM AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN COLLECTION (LOTS 679-692) LANDSCAPE signed Wen Jia, dated xinyou (1561), autumn, and with one double seal of the artist, xiu, cheng, and one collector's seal, tang jin zhao yin ink and color on gold paper, fan leaf, framed 16 by 46.4 cm. 6 1/4 by 18 1/4 in.
Sotheby's
Mar. 22, 2012
WEN JIA 1501-1583
Est: $200,000 - $250,000
FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTION (LOTS 746-757) THATCHED COTTAGE IN THE SOUTHERN VILLAGE (NANCUN CAOTANG TU), AFTER WANG MENG signed Maoyuan Wen Jia, dated bingzi of the Wanli reign (1576), fourth lunar month, inscribed 'a copy of "Thatched Cottage in the Southern Village" by Huanghe Shanren (Wang Meng, 1308-1385),' and with four seals of the artist, wen jia zhi yin, wen shi xiu cheng, wen jia zhi yin, and wen shui dao ren Inscribed with a poem by the Qianlong Emperor, dated jiwei (1799), and with eight seals, shi qu bao ji, yang xin dian jian cang bao, qian long jian shang, qian long chen han, ji xia lin chi, san xi tang jing jian xi, yi zi sun, and qian long yu lan zhi bao. One seal of the Jiaqing Emperor, jia qing yu lan zhi bao. With ten collectors' seals including one of Song Luo (1634-1713), shang qiu song luo shen ding zhen ji; one of Geng Jixun (17υth century), yun jian ci shi geng ji xun yin; and three of Zhang Xueliang (1901-2001), zhang xue liang yin, yi an zhu ren jiu liu hou de pin, ding yuan zhai ink and color on paper, hanging scroll 132.4 by 44.7 cm. 52 1/8 by 17 5/8 in.
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Mar. 22, 2012
WEN JIA 1501-1583
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTION (LOTS 746-757) BIDDING FAREWELL TO MAO CHUNJIA signed Xiucheng, dated xinchou, (1541), sixth lunar month, and with two seals of the artist, wen jia zhi yin, wen shi xiu cheng. With an attached colophon by the artist, signed Maoyuan Wen Jia, dated xinchou of the Jiajing reign (1541), sixth lunar month. Colophon on the mounting border by Wang Duo (1592-1652), with one seal of the calligrapher, wang duo zhi yin. Four collectors' seals. ink on paper, handscroll 26 by 146.7 cm. 10 1/4 by 57 3/4 in.
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