'THE ARRIVAL OF XIWANGMU' BY YU ZHIDAN, QING DYNASTYChina, 18th-19th century. Ink and watercolors on silk. Signed on the lower right. Two seals. Finely painted with many immortals and their attendants, standing on a large terrace holding ruyi scepters and looking on to Xiwangmu approaching in a carriage being carried by herons and surrounded by her attendants on clouds.Provenance: Christie's Paris, 11 December 2013, lot 291, sold at the time for EUR 6,000. A French private collection, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, creasing, soiling, few small tears and losses. Laid down on board.Dimensions: Size incl. frame 185.5 x 101.5 cm, Image size 162 x 83 cmThe lower section of the painting with a man carrying large longevity peaches and further immortals engaged in leisurely pursuits. Note the fine manner of the painting and the attention to detail in this large and varied composition.With a modern gilt wood frame.清代禹之丹《西王母拜壽》圖 中國,十八至十九世紀。絹本設色。右側中部邊沿落款。兩個鈴印。精美的描繪了許多仙人及其侍從,站在一個大的露台上,等待手裡拿著如意權杖騎在蒼鷺上的西王母的到來,西王母四周侍從圍繞。 來源:巴黎佳士得,2013年12月11日,lot 291, 售價EUR 6,000. 法國私人收藏,購於上述拍賣。 品相:狀況極佳,有輕微磨損、摺痕、污跡、水跡和缺損失。 尺寸:含框185.5 x 101.5 厘米, 畫面162 x 83 厘米 現代鎏金木框。