Fang WenJia (Chinese, Ming Dynasty AD. 1501-1583), watercolor on silk. Hand painting depicted a pavilion above waterfall within highland landscape. Calligraphy lettering inscriptions on the upper left, followed with artist's signature and iron-red seals.
Matted on creme-teal silk border.

Dimension: 77.5" H x 27"W; Inner painting Dim: 25-7/8"H x 17"W

The Sale Will Benefit IFGF Church of Atlanta

LOT NOTES:
Wen Jia (Wen Chia; ca. 1501-1583 was a Chinese painter of landscapes and flowers during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Wen was born in the Jiangsu province. His style name was 'Xiu Cheng' and his sobriquet was 'Wen Shui'. Wen came from a family of painters. He was the second son of Wen Zhengming, and his brother Wen Peng became a painter as well.

Natural imperfection on the medium (paper or silk), regardless from any major damages; includes light blooms, discoloration and minor fading. Consider normal due to the ages.

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