Lot 748: SONG XU 1525-1617

FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTION (LOTS 746-757)
THE FOREST GROTTO AT JUCHU, AFTER WANG MENG
signed Song Xu Chuyang, dated renchen of the Wanli reign (1592), seventh lunar month, inscribed 'painted at the Studio at the Source of the Fen River and recorded by Song Xu from Yi, who is also called Chuyang', and with two seals of the artist, chu yang, song xu zhi yin
ink and color on paper, hanging scroll
268.8 by 55.6 cm. 105 3/4 by 21 7/8 in.

Christie's New York, Fine Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy, June 4, 1986, lot 28