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Abstract Scholar Rock Viewing Stone on Wood Stand

Offered by: Tishu

Description
On offer is a large and expressive scholar rock on a fitted wood stand collected by an American collector in Palm Desert, CA circa 1980s. The deep grey boulder is likely granite and takes a wonderful natural form of a mountain peak. The dark matrix is dramatically intercepted with strokes of white veins, that looks like an abstract painting by Franz Kine. The rock is presented in the tradition of a Chinese scholar rock (Gong Shi) on a fitted carved wood stand, but it strikes the viewer as a modern and abstract version. While Chinese scholar stones are appreciated all over the world, many collectors also look into their local stone sources that reflect the same spirit and philosophy of using the viewing stone as a way to meditate in one's study. This is such a wonderful example. Under the base, it was marked by the collector's name Ralph Johnson Huntington and year of 1988.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	stone and wood
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor wear and mark on the base.
Creation Date:	1988
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Bespoke, Asian
Patterns:	Abstract, Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	589426

Dimensions

W.	8 in;	H.	18 in;	D.	7 in;
W.	20.32 cm;	H.	45.72 cm;	D.	17.78 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.