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Lot Essay
The seals are of varying sizes and shapes, surmounted by different carved finials.
These seals were made for He Qinan. She was born into a prominent family in Hunan province and was a descendant of the famous Tang dynasty poet He Zhizhang. Both she and her husband, Ling Yanchi, were renowned collectors and artists during the Republic period, actively involved in literary circles, they maintained close relationships with literati such as Wu Mi, Qi Baishi and Shen Congwen (fig. 2).
He Qinan was skilled in regular script, xiaokai. Gu Jiegang once remarked in his diary, 'Mrs. Ling paints well. Her calligraphy is exquisitely crafted, a rarity in the world.' Qi Baishi also wrote a poem praising her exceptional calligraphy. The Ling-He couple enjoyed widespread acclaim, and their cultural achievements have left a lasting legacy. The present seals reflect their refined tastes and provide a glimpse into the cultural world of their time.
According to the side inscriptions, the seals were carved by Chen Julai, Wang Fuan, Shou Shigong, Ding Foyan, Huang Zhaoyu, Ling Yanchi, and Li Chengfu. Please contact the department for the complete seal inscriptions.
The hongmu box is subject to CITES export/import restrictions. The historical CITES paperwork for this lot is not available and it will not be possible to obtain a CITES export permit to ship this item to addresses outside Hong Kong post-sale. This item can only be shipped to addresses within Hong Kong or collected from our Hong Kong saleroom and office. Please contact the department for further information.
These seals were made for He Qinan. She was born into a prominent family in Hunan province and was a descendant of the famous Tang dynasty poet He Zhizhang. Both she and her husband, Ling Yanchi, were renowned collectors and artists during the Republic period, actively involved in literary circles, they maintained close relationships with literati such as Wu Mi, Qi Baishi and Shen Congwen (fig. 2).
He Qinan was skilled in regular script, xiaokai. Gu Jiegang once remarked in his diary, 'Mrs. Ling paints well. Her calligraphy is exquisitely crafted, a rarity in the world.' Qi Baishi also wrote a poem praising her exceptional calligraphy. The Ling-He couple enjoyed widespread acclaim, and their cultural achievements have left a lasting legacy. The present seals reflect their refined tastes and provide a glimpse into the cultural world of their time.
According to the side inscriptions, the seals were carved by Chen Julai, Wang Fuan, Shou Shigong, Ding Foyan, Huang Zhaoyu, Ling Yanchi, and Li Chengfu. Please contact the department for the complete seal inscriptions.
The hongmu box is subject to CITES export/import restrictions. The historical CITES paperwork for this lot is not available and it will not be possible to obtain a CITES export permit to ship this item to addresses outside Hong Kong post-sale. This item can only be shipped to addresses within Hong Kong or collected from our Hong Kong saleroom and office. Please contact the department for further information.