Tian Hexian Plaques

[mtg]

Hello.  I was told that these plaques are by Tian Hexian, one of the original "Eight Friends of Zhushan".  Can someone help me confirm this and maybe a date they were made?  Thank you...MTG

[Stan]

If this is by Tian Hexian one of the eight friends, it would be very valuable, I would look at the high auctions and compare your to the ones they have also compare the characters to see if you get a match.

[mtg]

Thank you Stan.  I found other pieces by Tian Hexian, but they are only pink-flowering trees.  The items I did find have the same, exact red character (I think that's the signature).  I didn't find any landscape-type pieces that have sold.  I'm debating on whether to have them appraised since I don't really want to spend the money if they're not worth it or authentic. Thanks again for your time.

[mtg]

Here are some images of the back of one of the plaques.  Thanks again.

[mtg]

Here are some images of the back of one of the plaques.  Thanks again.

[Stan]

You can always send photo's to Christies and they will tell you if they would put them in their auction, if they say yes I would get it appraised, it dose not cost anything for Christies.

[peterp]

Please read the following regarding evaluation of porcelain plaques:
www.chinese-antique-porcelain.com/porcelain-plaques.html

[mtg]

Hello Peter,

Thank you for the link.

MTG