Album of Landscapes and Figures, with Calligraphy by Chen Xiuyu (Chinese, 1858-1942), for Liu Songfu (act. 19th century)Xu Gu (Chinese, 1824-1896), Album of Landscapes and Figures, with Calligraphy by Chen Xiuyu (Chinese, 1858-1942), for Liu Songfu (act. 19th century)Rare, landscapes by Xugu are relatively few. All seals by Xugu are very good. Brushwork of leaves with dark birds is freer, bolder than similar works. But overall, not best quality among Xugu’s works; painted informally for a friend; e.g., leaves with green hills and men under trees. Calligraphy written by Mr. Chen at request of Liu Songfu, dedicated to Ayscough and MacNair. (Comments by Zhong Yinlan, 2006)Suggested Amendments to album title by Jacqueline Chao, 2013:Xu Gu (Chinese, 1824-1896), Album of Landscapes and Figures, with Calligraphy by Chen Xiuyu (Chinese, 1858-1942), for Liu Songfu (act. 19th century)Rare, landscapes by Xugu are relatively few. All seals by Xugu are very good. Brushwork of leaves with dark birds is freer, bolder than similar works. But overall, not best quality among Xugu’s works; painted informally for a friend; e.g., leaves with green hills and men under trees. Calligraphy written by Mr. Chen at request of Liu Songfu, dedicated to Ayscough and MacNair. (Comments by Zhong Yinlan, 2006), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 1896
Xugu
Pendant in Form of an Archer’s Ring, Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 9)
Tripod Incense Holder with Floral Design, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Folding Oil Lamp, Han dynasty, 206 BCE–220 CE
Water Ewer (He), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480–221 B.C.), 4th century B.C.
Chinese Botanist, from Recueil de diverses figures chinoise du cabinet de François Boucher, 1738/45
François Boucher
Arc-shaped pendant (huang), Western Zhou period, 9th/8th century B.C.
Head from a Figurine of a Chinese Dignitary, 14th/15th century
Model of Stove, Eastern Han dynasty, 25–220 CE
Punch Bowl, c. 1780/90
Portrait of Wen Zhengming, late Ming/early Qing dynasty, 17th century
Vase with Leaf Scroll Handles and Floral Spray Design, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736–1795)
Band, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 1875/1900
Han-Chinese
The Ancient Melody: Physical Exercises of China (Guyun yiyouhui: Zhonghua jianshen yundong), 1998
Hao Ping
Panels from a Funerary Couch (Guanchuang), Northern Wei dynasty (386–535); c. 525
Water Pavilion by Twin Pines, Yuan or early Ming dynasty, 14th–15th century
Guo Xi
Landscape in the Style of Ancient Masters: Artist's commentary, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), dated 1642
Lan Ying
Jar (hu), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (475–221 B.C.)
Visiting Dai Kui on a Snowy Night 雪夜訪戴圖, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 15th century
Xia Kui
