Antique Chinese Imperial Horse Porcelain Panel Lang Shining (G. Castiglione)

Description: Up for your consideration antique Chinese Imperial Horse porcelain panel after Lang Shining (Giuseppe Castiglione). Giuseppe Castigolione, an Italian Jesuit from Milan, was instructed to paint several church murals while serving as a missionary in China. Castigolione he accepted the invitation with vigor, learning the language and adopting his Chinese name, Lang Shining. While painting, he came to the attention of the Kangxi emperor, and later served as a court artist for three dynasties of Chinese rule: the Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong. Castigolione [Shining] forged a new style of painting, one that combined the elements of his Western training (such as chiaroscuro, linear perspective and realism) with Chinese materials, aesthetics and symbolism. Later, this style would be called the Xianfa style, meaning "line method," seen in Castigolione's most well-known works, such as Gathering of Auspicious Signs, and One Hundred Horses in a Landscape. The present lot is a prime example of Castigolione's influence on Chinese Schools of art. Excellent condition with no restoration, consistent with age and use. Please, look at the pictures as they are part of the description. Plaque measuring 32” x 17.5”; Frame measuring 35.5” x 20 ¾” Again, please, look at the photos and ask questions before bidding. I only ship to confirmed PayPal addresses. Insurance required on all items selling over $100. Registered mail required for all items selling over $100. I declare the actual selling price on items shipped internationally. Customs duty, VAT, or import duty is the responsibility of the buyer. There is NO RETURN for items unless I have made a fundamental mistake in my item description. NO SHIPPING FEES REFUNDED. The reason of the return should be based on facts that I have not referred to. All postage to be paid by the buyer.

Price: 1975 USD

Location: Staten Island, New York

End Time: 2025-01-01T04:37:40.000Z

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