Lot 448: WU WEI (1459-1508)

FISHING ON THE RIVER IN SPRING Handscroll, ink on paper 37.5 x 727 cm. (14 3/4 x 287 in.) Signed: Xiaoxian Two seals of the artist: Wu Wei, Shi Ying Colophon after the painting by Xing Tong (1551-1612), signed: Xing Tong, with two seals: Xing Tong Zhi Yin, Zi Yuan Colophon by Xing Tong states that this pianting by Wu Wei was painted after a Wu Zhen (1280-1354) original, which belonged to a Master Wu Gu. The Wu Zhen original was in terrible condition due to neglect and that was why Wu Wei was asked to make this copy Titleslip by Lin Xiongguang (20th century), signed with one seal NOTES (US$232,900-258,100).