Lot 302: CAO YOUGUANG (17TH CENTURY)

LANDSCAPES

Album of twelve leaves, ink or ink and colour on paper
Each leaf measures 19.8 x 28.3 cm (7 3/4 x 11 1/8 in.)
Eleven leaves inscribed and signed by the artist, including: Xileng Cao Youguang, Cao Youguang, Youguang, Xichou Cao Youguang, Ziye, Xichou Qishi Cao Youguang or Cao Ziye
The sixth leaf dated in the renchen year (1652)
Each leaf with one to two seals of the artist, including: You Guang, Zi Ye, Cao Shi, You Guang
Four leaves with corresponding inscriptions on the opposite page

Note:
For a brief biography of the artist, see Zhongguo Meishujia Renming Cidian, Shanghai Renmin Meishu Chubanshe, 1981, p.894

(US$2,600-3,900)