Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Zi Yizi Painted Chinese Snuff Bottle

Zi Yizi painted from 1892 to 1907, only 12 years. He did not produce a huge body of works, and only produced thirty one examples that are known to exist. This might be one of the 22 known undated examples, or might be a 23rd example. My guess is that this is a newly discovered #23.

For those familiar with Joseph Silver Collection, "Worlds In A Bottle", you can compare with D2.  Another nice example is this Archiac and buffalo themed bottle.

His style is up with the very best works of, and also influenced by, Zhou Leyuan, his pier.

Ultra rare, and a real thrill to have had this in my possession, even for such a short time. It is destined to an extensive and wonderful collection where it will stand by other familiar Middle Period artist's works , and now call home.  A real treasure, and a special congratulations to a friend and fellow collector, Joseph Baruch Silver who is adding this to his collection !



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