Provenance
A Dutch private collection.
Rob Michiels Auctions, Bruges, 11 February 2017, lot 1024. (sold EUR 28.600,00) (link)
The Mr. and Mrs. Baert-Devos Collection, Belgium. Acquired from the above. (see added scan)
Description
Of elegant double-gourd form, the vase is finely painted in underglaze blue with the popular subject of Wen Wang Fang Xian (King Wen Seeking Worthies). King Wen of Zhou is depicted travelling with attendants through a landscape setting in search of talented advisers, while the upper section is decorated with a scholar and attendant amidst garden scenery. The figures are depicted with animated expressions and flowing robes amongst pine trees, rockwork and flowing water.
葫蘆瓶造型秀雅，通體以青花繪「文王訪賢」人物故事圖。周文王率從者行於山水庭園之間，訪求賢才，人物神態生動，衣紋飄逸。上腹續繪高士與童子景致，並以花卉紋分隔上下畫面。青花發色濃淡有致，樹石、人物及流水景物刻畫細膩，展現過渡期青花人物瓷瀟灑流暢的繪畫風格。
“文王訪賢”題材取自周文王禮賢下士、廣納人才之典故，寓意求賢若渴、德政興邦，為明末清初文人雅士所喜愛的裝飾題材。
Lot 84
Transitional
H.: 34,8 cm
Estimation
€ 12.000,00 – € 18.000,00
Provenance
A Dutch private collection.
Rob Michiels Auctions, Bruges, 11 February 2017, lot 1024. (sold EUR 28.600,00) (link)
The Mr. and Mrs. Baert-Devos Collection, Belgium. Acquired from the above. (see added scan)