162 - (R) TWO CHINESE DRAWINGS

(R) TWO CHINESE DRAWINGS A pair of Chinese ink drawings presented together. One depicts a female deity seated side-saddle on a coiling dragon, her flowing scarves and the creature's sinuous body creating a strong upward movement. The second shows a group of mythological lion-like creatures rendered in energetic line, their curling manes and muscular forms compressed into a lively study. The drawings have the character of design or reference sheets rather than fully coloured paintings. In both sheets, disciplined line rather than tonal modelling carries the image, giving the pair a direct and highly graphic quality. wings presented together. One depicts a female deity seated side-saddle on a coiling dragon, her flowing scarves and the creature's sinuous body creating a strong upward movement. The second shows a group of mythological lion-like creatures rendered in energetic line, their curling manes and muscular forms compressed into a lively study. The drawings have the character of design or reference sheets rather than fully coloured paintings. The first bears a vertical inscription described in the existing catalogue text as relating to an illustrated study of bronze incense burners. In both sheets, disciplined line rather than tonal modelling carries the image, giving the pair a direct and highly graphic quality. 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