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REN BONIAN (1840-1896): 'TURTLES'
奥地利
2025年10月16日 开拍
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China. Ink and watercolors on paper.Finely painted with a bale of turtles, the scene shows two adults nestled close together, watchfully guarding a hatchling as it strains to push free from its shell. The carapaces of each turtle are rendered with the characteristic textured ground, enhancing the naturalistic detail of the composition.Inscriptions:To the left, 'In the summer of 1906, I visited the Jia family in Piling, where I saw Bonian's painting 'Three Turtles.' Its archaic elegance and unique charm rival the exquisite works of Lu Baoshan I once saw. Upon returning, I composed two quatrains in appreciation.' Signed, 'Pu Hua'. One seal, 'Zuoying'.To the top, 'Master Zhuang once spoke of the ancient Mingling tree, which witnessed five hundred springs and autumns. / I imagine these three dwellers of its realm / Burrow into mountains and hide in earth, seeking to forget their forms. / Regard the crane and deer as symbols of longevity, yet know / That among armored creatures, painting turtles is most difficult. / Understand the threefold essence as playful freedom— / Profound in strength and thought, cold in bone and demeanor.'Provenance: Pu Hua (c. 1834-1911) and thence by descent. Subsequently in the Parisian trade, acquired from a private collection in France via the local auction market.Condition: Excellent condition with only minor wear and light soiling. Dimensions: Size 39.5 x 53 cmFramed behind plexiglass. (2)Ren Bonian (1840-1896), also known as Ren Yi, was a painter and son of a rice merchant who supplemented his income by doing portraits. He was born in Zhejiang, but after the death of his father in 1855 moved to Shanghai, where he was exposed to Western thinking. He became a member of the Shanghai School which fused popular and traditional styles. He was as famous as Wu Changshuo, Pu Hua, and Xu Gu; together, they were known as the “four famous Shanghai-style painters” in China. Ren Yi ranked with Ren Xiong, Ren Xun, and Ren Yu as the Four Rens. He was noted for his bold brushstrokes, as seen in the present work, and sparse yet distinct use of color. In his earlier career, his artwork was influenced by Song Dynasty painters, but later on, he favored a freer style influenced by the works of Zhu Da (died 1705), also known as Bada Shenren, a noted late Ming to early Qing painter.Pu Hua (c. 1834-1911), style name Zuoying, was a painter and calligrapher from Jiaxing, and a close friend of Ren Bonian, sharing both artistic affinities and social connections within Shanghai's vibrant art circles. He became known for his expressive, free-flowing brushwork in landscapes and ink bamboo. Pu Hua was known to frequently acquire works by Ren Bonian after the master's death in 1896, continuing until his own passing in 1911.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely relatedAuction: Xiling Yinshe Auction, Hangzhou, 14 July 2024, lot 2487Price: CNY 345,000 or approx. EUR 41,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing: Three Turtles, Ren Yi (1840-1896)Expert remark: Compare the related subject, note the size (40 x 31.5 cm) and that this work dates from 1885.

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