Lot 645
Overlapping Mountains
YU Cheng-yao (Taiwanese, 1898 - 1993)
Ink on paper, framed
60 x 120 cm
Estimate
TWD 700,000-1,000,000
HKD 196,000-279,000
USD 25,100-35,900
CNY 163,000-233,000
Sold Price
TWD 960,000
HKD 269,663
USD 34,632
CNY 220,690
Signature
Signed YU Cheng-yao in Chinese
With one seal of the artist
EXHIBITED
"Three Masters of Art: Calligraphy and Ink Paintings by Yu Chen-yao, Shen Yao-chu, and Zhen Shan-xi", National Museum of History, Taipei, 20 December 2013 - 23 February 2014
ILLUSTRATED
Three Masters of Art Calligraphy and Painting by Yu Chen-yao, Shen Yao-chu, and Zhen Shan-xi, National Museum of History, Taipei, 2013, pp. 38-39
With one seal of the artist
EXHIBITED
"Three Masters of Art: Calligraphy and Ink Paintings by Yu Chen-yao, Shen Yao-chu, and Zhen Shan-xi", National Museum of History, Taipei, 20 December 2013 - 23 February 2014
ILLUSTRATED
Three Masters of Art Calligraphy and Painting by Yu Chen-yao, Shen Yao-chu, and Zhen Shan-xi, National Museum of History, Taipei, 2013, pp. 38-39
+ OVERVIEW
This painting is a monotone work with landscape occupying one-eighth of the frame. Sparse lines on the hill top and distant hills pose stark contrast with the intense dark body, suggesting freezing winter chills. Water slowly flows gently downhill, soothing the frost as it joins the main river. Intermittent slanted cun highlight the luscious forest, while the black and grey overlapping mountains form this majestic landscape. Such techniques create vividness to a monotone landscape. Encircled by the intersecting lines is tranquil pasture where a village lies. One may imagine hearing the noise of chickens and laughter of children. Such tranquil scenes could be a part of memories of Yu Cheng-yao. Through this work, the artist transformed a monotone painting into an animated scene through lines and dots.
Related Info
Refined Brushwork: Ink Paintings and Works of Art
Ravenel Autumn Auction 2021 Taipei
Saturday, December 4, 2021, 1:30pm