Lot 638
Hibiscus by the Water
PU Hsin-yu (Taiwanese, 1896 - 1963)
Ink on paper, framed
94.5 x 36.5 cm
Estimate
TWD 550,000-850,000
HKD 134,000-207,000
USD 17,200-26,600
CNY 126,000-194,000
Sold Price
TWD 600,000
HKD 148,883
USD 19,066
CNY 136,364
Signature
Signed Hsin-yu in Chinese
With three seals of the artist
With three seals of the artist
+ OVERVIEW
This work shows sophisticated brushwork with edged lines depicting hibiscus. Lines of regular script with various gradation of ink outline the leaves and petals. The flower extends from the left with leaves sketched using a small brush and thick ink. The variation of brushwork forms lines with a variety of thickness, depicting leaves of different sizes. Slender twigs were outlined using Tang-style gongbi and rhythmic strokes. Such brushwork suggests Pu Hsin-yu’s use of calligraphic strokes on paintings, thereby depicting his personality. Gradations of ink forms light and shadow of the leaves, reflecting the scholarly character of the artist. Light ink and thin strokes were used to depict the flower of light colour, enhancing the purity of the subject and the austere personality of the artist. Dense ink was used on the rocks emerging from the water, depicting its rough surface. This rare outline depiction contrasts with Pu’s usual boneless strokes in flowers. This painting shows reference to Tang Yin’s work and the scholarly character of Song paintings.
Related Info
Refined Brushwork:Ink Paintings & Works of Art
Ravenel Autumn Auction 2023 Taipei
Saturday, December 2, 2023, 1:00pm