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Qian Xuan, An elegant gathering of scholars. Qing dynasty, Horizontal scroll, decpicted is probably the Confucian scholar Ma Rong seated under a red gauze curtain and gathering his students to teach them, accompanied by ladies playing music. Ink and colours on silk. Inscribed Wuxing Qian Xuan and sealed Qian Xuan zhi yin. Two collector's seals (unread) at the beginning of the scroll. Colophon inscribed Zhang Yu (1277–1348) and sealed Juqu waishi and Baocang© Lempertz — view on Lempertz website ↗

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An elegant gathering of scholars. Qing dynasty

Qian Xuan (Chinese, 1235–1307)

€7,560 price realized incl. premium

≈ $8,703≈ £6,430

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As published: “Horizontal scroll, decpicted is probably the Confucian scholar Ma Rong seated under a red gauze curtain and gathering his students to teach them, accompanied by ladies playing music. Ink and colours on silk. Inscribed Wuxing Qian Xuan and sealed Qian Xuan zhi yin. Two collector's seals (unread) at the beginning of the scroll. Colophon inscribed Zhang Yu (1277–1348) and sealed Juqu waishi and Baocang”
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Dimensions
28.2 x 234.5 cm
Auction house
Lempertz
Sale
Auction 1270 Asian Art (1270-1)
Date
June 13, 2025
Location
13.06.2025 11:00, Cologne
Lot
220
Estimate
€8,000 – €12,000 (≈ $9,210 – $13,814) (≈ £6,804 – £10,206)
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Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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