12 - (R) AN INK AND COLOURS ON SILK PAINTING DEPICTING SIMA GUANG ( 1019 - 1086 ) CHINA 1850'S

(R) AN INK AND COLOURS ON SILK PAINTING DEPICTING SIMA GUANG ( 1019 - 1086 ) CHINA 1850'S Dimensions: Height 40 cm Wide 27 cm (only painting) Weight: 1334 grams with frame A seated scholar is depicted in ink and subdued colours, wearing a dark cap and voluminous pale robes that gather in broad folds around the body. His long beard, attentive expression and the rolled document held upright before him give the image a contemplative, scholarly character. A vertical inscription appears at the upper right, while delicate washes and firm ink outlines define the face and drapery. Later images of eminent scholars could serve as exemplars of learning and moral cultivation. For lots marked with (R), a 19% VAT is added to the combined hammer price and commission. This VAT is waived for: - Private buyers outside the EU who officially export the items.- Businesses inside the EU holding a valid VAT number, exporting to their home country. Proper export documentation is required to waive the VAT