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Up for sale is a stunning, beautifully coordinated set of four (4) large-format vintage Chinese art prints. These pieces are high-quality, mid-to-late 20th-century reproductions celebrating the famous figure paintings of modern Chinese master Fan Zeng (范曾, b. 1938).
Each piece features his signature, highly expressive minimalist brushwork and dramatic linework, capturing legendary figures from Chinese history and philosophy.
The Collection Includes:
"Sailing on the Sea" (浮海图): Depicts Confucius standing by crashing ocean waves alongside a young attendant, illustrating his famous philosophical reflection on taking to the sea on a raft.
"Divination of Residence" (卜居图): Features the famed ancient poet Qu Yuan consulting an augur or diviner. The inscription dates the original composition to the Gengwu year (1990).
"Laozi and Figures" (老子人物): A poignant, serene depiction of the legendary Taoist philosopher Laozi interacting gently with a young boy.
"Tranquility is Superior" (一动不如一静): A charming, classic pastoral scene depicting a rustic herder alongside a young child riding a water ox.
Item Details & Specifications:
Artist: After Fan Zeng (范曾)
Quantity: Complete set of 4 matching framed prints
Frame Dimensions: Approx. 35" H x 23" W each (Large Format)
Medium: High-quality vintage offset lithograph/art prints on paper.
Framing: Professional custom framing by the renowned Metropolitan Graphic Art Gallery (formerly located on 3rd Ave, New York City). Three feature elegant gold-toned wood frames with off-white matting; one features a striking gold bamboo-style frame with a silk-textured gold mat. All are glass-fronted and ready to hang.
