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Lot 1197

Su Fengyi (b. 1960)
An inside-painted crystal snuff bottle

28 July 2009, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

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Su Fengyi (b. 1960)

An inside-painted crystal snuff bottle
Of ovoid form with flat lip and recessed foot, the interior skillfully painted with black ink of subtly varied shade, depicting a placid scene of fish swimming amid water grasses; with inscription and dated wuzi (2008), both sides signed Fengyi with a painted red seal mark; carved red stone stopper.
5cm high

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Su Fengyi, born in Hebei Provence in 1960, is a recognized contemporary snuff bottle artist who is best known for his skill in painting animals, plants, and landscapes. As one of the best traditional artists of the new generation in China, Su Fengyi has developed a sophisticated style of inside painting, transforming a small space with an austere, simple, and serene elegance.

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