Three Paintings Depicting the "Four Gentlemen,"

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Three Paintings Depicting the "Four Gentlemen," Korea, one depicting a plum branch, in the manner of Im Han-sang (fl. 1827-1849),inscribed with a poem and sealed, ink on paper; and one depicting plum and bamboo, in the manner of Jo Hui-ryong (1789-1866),inscribed with a four-character seal reading "Hosan mugyeon" and an artemisia leaf seal to upper right (now faded and illegible),ink and light color on cotton; and one depicting irises and a rock, inscribed, ink on paper, all framed and glazed, painting 26 3/4 x 14 3/4, 38 x 11 1/8, and 19 1/4 x 12 3/8 in.
Estimate $300-500

examined over glass, traces of damages to paper, remount.


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