Lot 239 D α

The meeting of Emperor Xuanzong and the poet Li Bai

Auction 1226 - overview Cologne
21.06.2023, 10:30 - Asian Art
Estimate: 2.500 € - 3.500 €
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After Zhou Tianqiu . Qing dynasty

The meeting of Emperor Xuanzong and the poet Li Bai

Cut out from a hanging roll. Ink and colours on silk, painted in Song style. Emperor Minghuang surrounded by his concubine Yang Yuhuan with two maids and Li Bai kneeling before him. Inscribed Zhou Tianqiu and four seals (illegible).
164 x 54 cm

Depicted is probably the scene when Li Bai, one of the China's most important poets of the Tang dynasty, first met the Emperor Minghuang at his imperial court. Emperor Minghuang was so impressed by Li Bai's talents that he gave Li Bai a soup as a reward, which he had spiced and stirred himslef. Li Bai kneed down in front of the Emperor and thanked him.

週天球 (1514–1595) (款)
清代 寵賜盃羹圖 (仿宋人筆法)
設色絹本 立軸
款識：週天球 鈐印及鑒藏章 (無法辨認)
來源： 德國北部私人收藏

Provenance

Private collection, Northern Germany