Ink and watercolour on paper
China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)
After Ding Yunpeng (1547-1628) – Chinese painter
Artist seal and calligraphy top right in the picture
Calligraphy: Wu liang shou (immeasurable life)
Colored depiction of Shoulao, Fuxing and Luxing (symbolic figures representing longevity, good fortune and wealth)
Mounted on paper with a silk brocade frame, wooden handles
Labels and inscription on the back on the mounting
Overall measurements: 178 x 68.5 cm
Painting: 111.5 x 57.5 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection Germany
Highly detailed painting with the figures, who stands for long life, happiness and wealth

This work was painted in homage to the Chinese artist Ding Yunpeng (1547-1628) during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). It shows the three star deities Shoulao, Fuxing and Luxing, who represent longevity, good fortune and wealth. In this work they are depicted as elderly men. Shoulao, the god of longevity, is instantly recognizable with his high forehead. Luxing, the god of wealth, is seen to the right behind Shoulao, holding a richly filled bowl in both his hands. Fuxing, the god of good fortune, is wearing a blue garment and holding a patterned vase with a gnarled twig with mushrooms inside. The three gods are seen in a scenic environment.



The work is mounted on paper with a silk brocade frame and shows different artist seals and calligraphy upper right. The calligraphy roughly translates to “immeasurable life”. Labels and inscriptions are seen on the back on the mounting.



The scroll painting is in good condition with light traces of age and wear, such as minimal creases and tiny abrasions around the seals. The mounting on the underside is missing a handle on one side, showing a mounting with bands instead. The overall measurements are 178 x 68.5 cm and the painting itself measures 111.5 x 57.5 cm.

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