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California Asian Art Auction Gallery

 California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 16, 2012  Dec. 16, 2012

Lot # 251
A LARGE FRAMED CHINESE PAINTING OF LAOZI     單伯欽款 紫氣東來畫


  • Dimension: L: 70 1/4 in (178.5 cm) , W: 39 in (99 cm)
  • Estimate From: $800
  • Estimate To: $1200

This framed painting depicting the Taoism founder/philosopher Laozi, riding on a water buffalo. He carries a cane with fruits attached, and many scrolls of books. His face is showing happiness, emphasized by gently closed eyes, slightly raised mouth, and expression of content. A colophon of Chinese characters on top, attributes the painting to "DAN BOQIN".