HANDSCROLL PAINTING:VASES BY LANG SHINING W.570cm H.29cm Description: Lang Shining, formerly known as Giuseppe Gastiglione, was a native of Milan, Italy, under the saintly name of Joseph. He participated in the design of the Western-style building in Yuanmingyuan and was one of the top ten painters at the Qing court. He was good at painting horses, portraits, flowers and animals, and his style emphasized the fusion of Western painting techniques with traditional Chinese brush and ink, which was loved by the emperor and greatly influenced the court painting and aesthetic interests of the Qing Dynasty after Kangxi. This painting is stamped with the inscription: "Supreme Treasure of the Inner Court". Additional photographs and Condition reports are provided by request as a courtesy to our clients, as such any condition report is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, restoration, wear and tear, or the effects of aging. Yakon Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission, additionally all lots are sold 'As Is' and in accordance with the conditions of sale. Please enquire via this platform or send email to YakonAuctions@gmail.com.