Shixin Peak and Dragon-Coiling Pine (始信峰与绕龙松)
Work on paper, likely a high-quality reproductive print or lithograph of a traditional Chinese landscape painting. • Reproduction after a 20th-century Chinese master, likely in the style of or belonging to a series by an artist like Huang Binhong or a contemporary follower of the Anhui School.
Style & Movement
Traditional Chinese Landscape (Shan Shui), specifically the New National Painting (Xin Guohua) movement which revitalized classical styles in the 20th century.
Medium & Technique
Originally ink and light color on paper; this specific object appears to be a modern mechanical reproduction using offset printing or lithography, mimicking traditional brushwork and wash techniques.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (Reproduction of a mid-20th-century original).
Dimensions & Format
Landscape format, approximately 30 x 45 cm (visual estimate).
Subject Description
A depiction of Mount Huang (Shixin Peak) featuring jagged 'pillar' rock formations, gnarled ancient pines (Dragon-Coiling Pine), and a scholar figure standing on a bridge connecting two peaks above a sea of clouds. Includes calligraphic inscription and two red artist seals.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; the paper is flat with no visible foxing, though some minor edge wear is present on the mounting board.
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $50 USD (as a decorative reproduction).
Auction Estimate
$10 - $30 USD.
Provenance History
Likely purchased as part of a commemorative art book or album celebrating the scenery of Mount Huang; includes printed captions at the base.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the enduring cultural importance of Mount Huang in Chinese art history and the practice of mass-producing masterworks for educational or touristic distribution in the 20th century.
Notable Features
Includes a printed title caption in Simplified Chinese at the bottom margin, which distinguishes it from an original hand-painted work.
Condition Issues
None significant; minor fading could occur if exposed to direct UV light due to the nature of printing inks.
Conservation Recommendations
Should be framed under UV-protective glass with acid-free matting to prevent acidic migration from the current mounting board.