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Important Chinese Pyrography Painting of “LUK YU” Famous Tang Dynasty Tea master

$2,800
£2,126.67
€2,446.06
CA$3,912.15
A$4,362.49
CHF 2,276.16
MX$53,529.38
NOK 28,971.90
SEK 27,450.24
DKK 18,255.84
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China, a panoramic pyrography painting on panel: “Master Tea Ceremony” by then Living Treasure Fang Tzun or his workshop (1930-2000) Inscribed “This year mid summer he painted in new section of Yuan Ming Gardens”. Panel depicts “LUK YU” a famous Tang Dynasty Tea master. Pyrographic incising on wood panel with an elmwood frame. This unique work of art is hand incised and highlighted with painted stains, the incising executed in detail using pyrographic techniques. It is signed obverse: “This year mid summer he painted in new section of Yuan Ming Gardens”. On reverse is an English translation Dimensions: Frame: 30.75 inches high and 54 inches wide Site: 24 inches high and 47 inches wide Provenance: from a forty year old private pyrography collection of Douglas Schneible, originally acquired in Hong Kong History of the Pyrography: py·rog·ra·phy pi'rägr?fe noun is the art or technique of decorating wood or leather by burning a design on the surface with a heated metallic point. Pyrography was particular popular during the last quarter of the 19th century and first quarter of the 20th century We will be offering more important high quality Folk Art and pyrography works of art in the near future. Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Arts & Crafts pyrography, plus Japanese, Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to China, Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. All works of art are guaranteed authentic and as described.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.75 in (78.11 cm)Width: 54 in (137.16 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Engraved,Hand-Painted,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1990
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289219009792

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