Tiefeng Jiang: “Mountain Ghost” (1989) – Rare Low-Edition Bronze Sculpture

Americal Eclectic is honored to present one of the most mythologically significant works by Tiefeng Jiang: the 1989 bronze masterwork, “Mountain Ghost.” Inspired by the classical Chinese poetry of the Warring States period, this sculpture depicts the elusive female spirit of the mountains, poised with a signature Yunnan-style grace atop two powerful, guardian panthers.

This specific casting is a rare find for the serious collector, bearing the prestigious low edition number 14 of 225. The work showcases Jiang’s revolutionary “Yunnan School” aesthetic—a vibrant fusion of Buddhist cave-painting traditions and modern abstraction. The panthers, symbols of power and grandeur, are rendered with a muscular fluidity that contrasts beautifully with the serene, gilded figure of the “Ghost.” Richly patinated in tones of emerald and charcoal with hand-applied gold highlights, this piece serves as both a cultural artifact and a pinnacle of late 20th-century sculpture.

Specifications:

• Artist: Jiang Tie Feng (Chinese/American, b. 1938)

• Title: Mountain Ghost (1989)

• Medium: Bronze with multi-tonal patina and gold gilt

• Edition: 14 / 225

• Dimensions: 16″ H x 19″ W x 9″ D

• Authentication: Signed, dated, and numbered in the bronze casting; typically features the Fingerhut Group stamp.