Qian Gong (active ca. 1586-1612), China, dated 1599. Three Ladies Viewing Scrolls in the Garden. Fan leave, 18,5 x 54,5 cm, ink and colors on gold speckled paperSignature by the artist: "In autumn in the jihai year (1599) painted for old Mister Xiufeng, Qian Gong". One seal of the artist: "Yufang" - Provenance: Old and important European private collection - Qian Gong, style name Yufang, was from Wuxian (Suzhou) in Jiangsu province. He painted landscapes and figures and also copied paintings of Wen Zhengming (1470-1559) and Tang Yin (1470-1523). This fan leave depicts three ladies sitting by a Taihu rock in the garden and discussing scrolls with painting, calligraphy or poetry. Two servant maids are bringing an incense burner and a lute for the scholarly ladies. The figures are drawn extremely fine and their faces show vivid expressions Qian Gong (tätig ca. 1586-1612) CHINA, datiert 1599 18,5 x 54,5 cm Fächermalerei. Drei Damen beim Betrachten von Bildrollen im Garten. Tusche und Farben auf goldgeflecktem Papier, signiertg und datiert 1599, Siegel Yufang. Provenienz: Aus einer alten und bedeutenden europäischen Privatsammlung