California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sep. 14, 2013  Sep. 14, 2013

 Lot # 348 
JIAO BINGZHEN: TWO PAINTINGS ON SILK 'PORTRAITS'    明代 焦秉貞 人物畫兩頁絹本


  • Dimension: H: 9 1/2 in (24 cm) W: 13 3/4 in (35 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $2000

One portrait depicts an animal handler, dressed in tiger fur, leading a leashed tiger to a wealthy person for inspection. The other portrait depicts an attendant taking out a ripe watermelon from the back of a kneeling camel, while another person watches. Artist mark and signature "Jiao Bingzhen" on both paintings. Slight damage to paintings due to age. Ming Dynasty period.