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Subject:Wang Bing Rong
Posted By: Mary-Ellen Krummrich Thu, Sep 11, 2014 IP: 23.112.49.247
Some years ago, I purchased a carved biscuit-fired chinese vase, with beautifully incised figures of cranes in a graceful mating dance, a fine tree (perhaps a gingko?), waves & inscription, and a seal which may be Wang Bing Rong's. The high relief and fine detailing leads me to believe that this may indeed be his work. The vase is 8" high, and five inches in its widest diameter. The item was purchased with no thought of its value, but simply for its appeal. Now I'm am inventorying my collections for estate purposes, and would love to know if this has any value. Thanks for your opinions!







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Subject:Re: Wang Bing Rong
Posted By: Bill H Fri, Sep 12, 2014
Wang Bingrong is one of the most blatantly abused artists ever to gain the attention of forgers at Jingdezhen, in my opinion. I've seen what seem like tons of brush pots and other items with decent renditions of his mark for sale on eBay over the years, right up to today. Authentication has got to amount to a sticky wicket.

I face the same problem with this small lime green beaker (gu) with 'Crane in Pine' motif and a Guangxu six-character reign mark. I believe it may be of the period and possibly by Wang, because the lime green glaze and highlighting of parts of the crane in black can be found in similar pieces by Wang and others who worked during that time. However, a lot more work needs to be done.

If you haven't already been there, you can find other presumably authenticated works by Wang in the archives of Sotheby's, Christie's and the other big houses.

Good luck,

Bill H.






Subject:Re: Wang Bing Rong
Posted By: Mary-Ellen Krummrich Sat, Sep 13, 2014
Thanks for your reply, Bill. Of course, I've perused the internet, found pieces from the big auction houses,etc., but still haven't reached a conclusion..The clarity of the carving probably precludes molding, but, as you say,it may be next to impossible to know with certainty. If you have any other ideas, please share. I'm rather enjoying this sleuthing! -- m-e

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