This winter, Harbin has become a "conspicuous bag" on the major hot search lists. Whether it is the ice sculptures on ** Street, the snow scene of Sun Island, the ice lanterns of the Ice and Snow World, or the "persuasion" and enthusiasm of Harbin, countless "little potatoes" from the south have lingered, and the romance of ice and snow has exploded out of the circle at the beginning of 2024.
Harbin Ice and Snow World Park, ** from Xinhua News Agency.
"There is plum without snow and no spirit, and there is snow without poetry and vulgarity"., for the love of snow, there is a lot of love for the snow. Li Qingzhao also did"Every year in the snow, often plum blossoms are drunk. ”In painting, the purity and romance of ice and snow can be expressed through a variety of techniques and colors. Because of their unique status and aesthetics, each snow scene painting has created a dreamy wonderland for us. For example, Fan Kuan of the Northern Song Dynasty is now in the Tianjin Museum"Snow Scene and Cold Forest".It truly and vividly expresses the majestic meteorological weather after the snow in Qinlong's mountains and rivers, the beginning of the heavy snow, the towering peaks, and the lush cold forest. Mountain trails, wooden bridges, and cottages are all lonely. Imagine being on top of the wooden bridge, looking up at the majestic main peak, the vast sky, and people are like dust in it.
Northern Song Dynasty Fan Kuan, Snow Scene and Cold Forest, Tianjin Museum.
In the Qing Dynasty, Lang Shining painted with several Chinese and Western court painters such as Shen Yuan, Zhou Kun, and Ding Guanpeng"Hongli Snow Scene Pleasure Map".It depicts the scene of Emperor Qianlong and his princes enjoying the snow in the palace in the New Year in the Forbidden City. Snow, trees, buildings, and people are depicted in great detail, and they do not deviate from traditional Chinese habits in terms of aesthetic mood and artistic conception. There are gardens in the painting, including snow-covered cold plums, snow-covered pines, green and white bamboos, as well as Buddha's hands, longevity peaches, pomegranates, etc., which fully embody the new painting style of "Chinese and Western combinations" of Qing court painting.
Qing Lang Shining, "Hongli Snow Scene", collection of the Palace Museum.
On February 1, Harbin once again became a conspicuous bag, sending 150 cubic meters of snow to the north and south, and the children of Guangzhou went to the "snowball fight". Today, there is no snow in the city of Beijing, so you can only take a look at the ice and snow world painted by the painter first. Of course, the auctions** of these works are just as impressive.
Xia Gui Mountain Villa Twilight Snow Diagram Vertical Scroll 244 26cm Estimate: RMB|15 million to 25 million Sold for RMB| 2,702.500,0002016-06-05 Beijing Poly Yangzhi Migao - Ancient Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Night ShowIn the artistic conception of oriental culture, snow and cold branches are unique metaphorical themes. The literati and artists chanted about the snow endlessly, which expresses the flow of seasons and time, and is the best carrier of "writing scenery and harmony" in Chinese aesthetic consciousness. "Twilight Snow in the Villa".Coming from Xia Gui of the Southern Song Dynasty, it depicts the twilight snow scene in the south of the Yangtze River in early winter, which is a typical "summer half" composition. In the picture, the distant mountains and near rocks are covered with snow, and the rolling white mountains meet the dim sky that occupies most of the picture, forming a contrast between light and dark.
Gao Jianfu (1879, 1951), 1936, Snow Heron, Vertical Scroll 136, 68cm, Estimate: RMB|1,800,000-2,800,000 Sold for RMB| 270.250,0002021-04-01 Huayi International Guangdong Fine Arts Centennial WorksIn Chinese painting, the painting of snow flowers and birds is very interesting. The painter depicts the abundant creatures in the snow from a microscopic perspective, which is expressive and interesting. Gao Jianfu"Snow Heron".Paying attention to real-life sketching has more effectively enhanced the perspective, light and shade and three-dimensional sense of the object. In addition, the willow branches and ancient trees are vigorous and simple, and there is no peculiarity, although the snow scene is used for it, the virtual and real, sparse and dense arrangement has another kind of fun.
Zhang Daqian, 1948, Guanshan Dense Snow Picture, Frame 1372×70.5cm Estimate: HKD|15 million to 20 million (RMB 1,375.)200,000-1,833600,000 ) Sold for HKD| 3,304.500,000 (RMB 3,002.)470,000)2023-12-01 Christie's Modern and Contemporary Chinese Painting and CalligraphySnow landscapes are also one of the subjects that famous artists of all ages are keen to depict. "Guanshan Dense Snow Map".It is a rare snow scene work in Zhang Daqian's 1940s Gongbi landscape. Daqian's paintings are known for their fusion of ancient characteristics, using rubbing dots to dye the mountain vegetation, light and shade, and snow scenes to express the typical blank method. The painter applied mineral pigments such as lapis lazuli green and sand to the buildings, temples, tree canopies, and figures, and the colors were rich in tone, avoiding the monotony of the snowy landscape, and the details were richer, and the color and artistic conception were obviously influenced by the Dunhuang murals.
Zhang Daqian (1899, 1983), 1969, Xishan Spring Snow, Jingxin 68, 138cm, Estimate: RMB|20 million-26 million sold for RMB|26.22 million2022-07-26 Beijing Poly Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Night Show
Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), 1967, Chunshan Ruixue, Xingshu Seven Absolute (1 pair), Frame Book 675×185.5cm；Draw 672×186.8cm Estimate: HKD|28 million to 40 million (RMB 2,243.)640,000-3,205200,000 ) Sold for HKD| 8,300.550,000 (RMB 6,715.)150,000) 2018-04-02 Sotheby's Chinese painting and calligraphy"Spring Snow in Streams and Mountains".with"Spring Mountain Ruixue, Seven Uniques of Books".For Daqian's splash of ink and color, it is treated in a semi-abstract way, which is a green landscape with both splashing and writing, and the color seems to have an independent life. Especially at the top of the peak, the white is bright and white, like spring snow fluttering with the wind, flowing lightly, bringing out an auspicious atmosphere.
Fu Baoshi (1904-1965) made Snow Embrace Blue Guantu in 1945 Vertical Scroll 885×56.3cm Valuation Asked Price Sold HKD| 3,784.550,000 (RMB 3,061.)700,000)2018-04-02 Sotheby's Chinese painting and calligraphy Fu Baoshi's poetic painting of the Tang Dynasty"Snow Embraces the Blue Pass".The sky was full of snow, a piece of silver white, and the trees were withered, cold and desolate. It shows the grievances, frustration, loneliness and grief in the heart of Han Yu, a daunted old man in the twilight.
Li Huayi (B.).1948), 2008, Lying Snow 190, 580cm, Estimate: HKD|5 million - 10 million (RMB 439.)350,000-878700,000 ) Sold for HKD|8.04 million (RMB 7.08.)320,000 RMB)2020-10-05 Sotheby's Modern Art Evening Auction of Li Huayi's works"Lying Snow".Whether it is a cliff or a sea of clouds on the top of the mountain, you can glimpse the shadow of the typical image of the landscape of the Northern Song Dynasty; The hazy clouds and mist wander among the finely depicted peaks and trees, forming a majestic atmosphere, forming a movie-like visual presentation.
Wu Guanzhong (1919, 2010), 1994, Beijing Snow 100, 90cm, estimate: rmb|25 million to 35 million sold for RMB| 3,047.500,0002023-11-18 China Guardian's 20th Century Art Night ShowThe magnificent snowy scenery in the north is imprinted in the heart of Wu Guanzhong, a painter from the south of the Yangtze River, and has been repeatedly depicted in his artistic career. In"Beijing Snow".Wu Guanzhong's minimalist colors of black, white, and gray, as well as the formal elements of dots, lines, and planes, completed his achievements in the late 90s. In the original silvery gray tone, colorful dots are boldly added, and a new game is opened on the collision of elegance and splendor, and finally the wonderful effect of fresh, handsome and rich dance in "Beijing Snow".
Liu Haisu 1978 Fuxing Park Snow Scene 715 92cm Estimate RMB|19.5 million - 25 million Sold for RMB|23 million2021-11-28 China Guardian's 20th Century Art Night Snow Scene Painting also appears in Liu Haisu's brush. "Snow Scene in Fuxing Park".The composition is simple, and the colors are thick and dignified but not heavy. The trunks of the trees outlined in blue and ochre and the trunks and dead branches of the trees in winter are layered and blended together, creating a mottled and rich visual effect in a staggered way. The scenery shown in this picture is not bright and gorgeous, but it is portrayed extremely strongly and vigorously, the branches of the teeth and claws imply mellow and simple, and if you look closely, the colors hidden between the heavy colors are rich and passionate, so that you can intuitively feel the unrestrained personality and flowing emotions of the sea corn.
Yan Wenliang (1893, 1988) in the 40s of the 20th century, the only oil painting on the market, the sun and the moon, Guanghua 458 61cm 2Estimate rmb|15 million to 25 million Sold for RMB|22.31 million2023-08-05 Xiling Auction Modern and Contemporary Art and Yan Wenliang's only painting "Sun and Moon Glory".
Yan Wenliang, 1958, Western Suburbs Park, 28 40cm, Estimate: RMB|1.5 million to 2.5 million Sold for RMB|4.6 million2021-11-28 Yan Wenliang (1893-1988), a 20th century art night show by China Guardian, is an important representative of Chinese artists in the 20th century. He loves snow scenes, subdividing the snow at different moments. Create different moods. He likes to seek warmth in the cold, and brings warmth to the snow in the sunlight, moonlight, lights, and waves, and successfully creates a world schema that integrates the humanistic colors of the East and the West.
*Group 1990, 1999, Snow Feifei, single screen, 200, 200cm; Full width 200 400cmEstimate Estimate pending realised: HKD|91.82 million (RMB 8,025.)070,000)2016-11-26 Christie's Pioneer Gathering.
*Group (1920, 2014), 1987, White Forest No. 1, 130, 1955cm Estimate: HKD|35 million to 55 million (RMB 2,976.)400,000-4,677200,000 ) Sold for HKD|42.25 million (RMB 3,599.)700,000)2020-12-02 Christie's Modern & Contemporary Art The "Snow Scene" series in the evening auction is rare and is regarded as a treasure by many veteran collectors, and most of the works sold in the **group are from this collection. "Snow Feifei" and "One of the White Forests".It also confirms from the side that the "Snow Scene" series is the pinnacle of creation with personal characteristics in the artistic career of the first group.
Zao Wou-Ki (1920, 2013), 1955, Snowflakes Dancing 73, 60cm, Estimate: HKD|20 million - 25 million (RMB 1,615.)800,000-2,019750,000 ) Sold for HKD|RMB 31.3 million (RMB 2,541.)560,000) 2018-05-26 Christie's 20th Century & Contemporary Art (Evening Sale)."Snowflakes Flying".It is a rare work among Zao Wou-ki's early abstract paintings, in which slender snowflakes slowly fall into an imaginary space, presenting a poetic visual sense. Shows his ambition to use abstract forms to depict the forces of nature.
Chen Yifei, 1992, Snow 120, 150cm, Estimate: RMB|1.2 million to 2.2 million sold for RMB| 1,782.500,0002020-05-20 China Guardian Contemporary Art.
Liu Guosong (b.).1932) (2012) Snow Net Mountain Traces are Natural A **Suite 181188 463cmEstimate: RMB|10 million-12 million sold for RMB| 1,023.500,0002015-06-03 Poly Modern and Contemporary Art Night Show, Beijing.
Gong Jun (b.).1936) made in 2022 Sunshine After Snow 91 117cmEstimate: HKD|380,000-550,000 (RMB 33.)490,000-48470,000 ) Sold for HKD| 40.320,000 (RMB 35.)530,000) 2023-05-29 Christie's 20th Century Art Day SaleIn the history of Western art, there is also no shortage of depictions of the world of ice and snow, especially the impressionist painters, who were fond of snow scenes. Claude Monet created nearly 100 snow scenes of all kinds during his lifetime. The early snow scenes were based on the study of ambient colors, adding elegant blue-purple shades to the soft silver-gray tones, reflecting the mood of tranquility and serenity; In the middle period, the style of ukiyo-e was fused, the perspective was weakened, and the colors were enriched; In the later period, attention was paid to decoration and formal beauty.
Claude Monet's "Snow on the Pond".
Price realised USD 25,580,000
Christie's New York, May 12, 2022.
Claude Monet's "Snow Scene in Giverny".
Price realised USD 15,500,000
Christie's New York, November 11, 2018.
Claude Monet, "Snow Scene on the Road to Epinay".
Oil on canvas 61 x 995 cm.
Realized: $6,410,000.
Sotheby's New York, May 2015.
Afriede Sisley's "Luvisian Snow Scene".
Oil on canvas, 54 x 65 cm.
Realized: £7,358,750.
Sotheby's London, March 2017.
More snow scenes
Alexander Calder, "It's Snowing".
Price realised: $10,386,500.
Christie's New York, May 2012.
Basquiat, "The Snow".
Acrylic and oil on canvas.
168.3 x 152.8cm.Painted in 1984.
Realized: £4,050,000.
Sotheby's London June 2023.
Georgia O'Keeffe, "Black Gate with Snow".
Oil on canvas 914 x 76.2 cm.
Realized: $3,072,500.
Christie's New York, November 2018.
Gerhard Richter, "Snow White".
22.5 x 31.9cm.
Realized: £94,500.
Christie's London, October 2022.
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