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Wen Zhengming

Chinese · 1470–1559 · Painter

Chinese painter, calligrapher and poet from the Ming dynasty (1470-1559)

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  1. Wen Zhengming, A palace and temple complex in a mountain landscape in blue-green style., A palace and temple complex in a mountain landscape in blue-green style. Horizontal scroll, showing the entrance gate with dragon pillars and a pair of stone lions, a variety of taihu rocks in the courtyards, a large stone bridge with dragon reliefs leading to a stone gate, a dragon boat and a phoenix boat sailing on the river. Ink and colours on silk. Inscribed Wen Zhengming and sealed Hengshan, Zhushen chu, Dalai ge and another seal (trimmed), at the beginning of the scroll five collector's seals (unread). RepairsA palace and temple complex in a mountain landscape in blue-green style.Lempertz · €17,640≈ $18,626≈ £15,162Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 1 auction result for Wen Zhengming in 2022, of which 1 sold (100%). The highest price recorded is $18.6kSign up free to see for A palace and temple complex in a mountain landscape in blue-green style. at Lempertz in December 2022. Results come from Lempertz (1).

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  1. Wen Zhengming, A palace and temple complex in a mountain landscape in blue-green style., A palace and temple complex in a mountain landscape in blue-green style. Horizontal scroll, showing the entrance gate with dragon pillars and a pair of stone lions, a variety of taihu rocks in the courtyards, a large stone bridge with dragon reliefs leading to a stone gate, a dragon boat and a phoenix boat sailing on the river. Ink and colours on silk. Inscribed Wen Zhengming and sealed Hengshan, Zhushen chu, Dalai ge and another seal (trimmed), at the beginning of the scroll five collector's seals (unread). Repairs
    A palace and temple complex in a mountain landscape in blue-green style.
    Drawing · Paper
    30.5 x 287 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 178
    €17,640≈ $18,626≈ £15,162Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–20,000View at Lempertz ↗

Wen Zhengming: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Wen Zhengming at auction?

$18,626Sign up free to see, for A palace and temple complex in a mountain landscape in blue-green style. at Lempertz (December 2022) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Wen Zhengming?

The median sale price is $18.6kSign up free to see across 1 priced sale. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Wen Zhengming have sold at auction?

1 of 1 recorded lots sold in 2022.

Which auction houses sell Wen Zhengming?

Lempertz accounts for the most recorded results. Lempertz

About Wen Zhengming

In museum collections

  • Wen Zhengming, A Thousand Peaks Vying for SplendorA Thousand Peaks Vying for Splendor, 1550
    National Palace Museum · Public domain
  • Wen Zhengming, "In Exchange for Tea" with Wen Zhengming’s Calligraphy of The Heart Sutra"In Exchange for Tea" with Wen Zhengming’s Calligraphy of The Heart Sutra, 1542
    National Palace Museum · Public domain
  • Wen Zhengming, Spring in Chiang-nanSpring in Chiang-nan, 1547
    National Palace Museum · Public domain
  • Wen Zhengming, Old Trees by a Cold WaterfallOld Trees by a Cold Waterfall, 1549
    National Palace Museum · Public domain

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