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Fine Zhang Daqian Paintings from the You Yi Tang Collection (Lots 146-152)
ZHANG DAQIAN (1899-1983)
Blooming Lotuses
Details
ZHANG DAQIAN (1899-1983)
Blooming Lotuses
Round Fan, ink and colour on paper
30 x 32.6 cm. (11 ¾ x 12 7⁄8 in.)
Inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artist
Dedicated to Daughter Pei
Dated guimao year (1963)
Blooming Lotuses
Round Fan, ink and colour on paper
30 x 32.6 cm. (11 ¾ x 12 7⁄8 in.)
Inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artist
Dedicated to Daughter Pei
Dated guimao year (1963)
Provenance
Formerly from the collection of Zhang Xinpei, Zhang Daqian’s fifth daughter;
Sotheby’s Hong Kong, Fine Chinese Paintings, 30 October 1995, Lot 202.
Sotheby’s Hong Kong, Fine Chinese Paintings, 30 October 1995, Lot 202.
Literature
A Testament of Friendship-Zhang Daqian Paintings and Calligraphy from the Collection of You Yi Tang, Sotheby’s Hong Kong Limited, September 2012, p.107, pl.65.
Exhibited
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, A Testament of Friendship-Zhang Daqian Paintings and Calligraphy from the Collection of You Yi Tang, 5-8 October 2012.
Further details
The masters of You Yi Tang are avid collectors, especially of Zhang Daqian’s paintings. They formed a close bond with Panorama Magazine publisher Shen Weichuang. Fascinated by traditional opera, they built a collection centered on Zhang Daqian and figures related to Peking opera. Their collecting philosophy places special emphasis on provenance, historical anecdotes, and the lineage of ownership.
This presentation features seven masterpieces by Zhang Daqian from the You Yi Tang collection, spanning different periods, styles, and formats of the artist’s illustrious career—a truly splendid ensemble. Among them is a delicate round fan painting of lotuses, created by Zhang for his beloved daughter, as well as a heartfelt work made for his physician as a token of gratitude. Sailing (lot 151), monumental in scale among works of its kind, masterfully combines fine brushwork with freehand expression, representing a masterpiece from Zhang’s Brazilian sojourn. Sailing Home (lot 152), splashed ink on Yuan-dynasty paper, was a gift for his old friend Tai Jingnong, bearing witness to the profound friendship between two titans of Taiwanese art and culture.
Together, these exquisite works offer a glimpse into the collector’s discerning eye and lifelong dedication, presenting connoisseurs and collectors with a rare opportunity for appreciation.
This presentation features seven masterpieces by Zhang Daqian from the You Yi Tang collection, spanning different periods, styles, and formats of the artist’s illustrious career—a truly splendid ensemble. Among them is a delicate round fan painting of lotuses, created by Zhang for his beloved daughter, as well as a heartfelt work made for his physician as a token of gratitude. Sailing (lot 151), monumental in scale among works of its kind, masterfully combines fine brushwork with freehand expression, representing a masterpiece from Zhang’s Brazilian sojourn. Sailing Home (lot 152), splashed ink on Yuan-dynasty paper, was a gift for his old friend Tai Jingnong, bearing witness to the profound friendship between two titans of Taiwanese art and culture.
Together, these exquisite works offer a glimpse into the collector’s discerning eye and lifelong dedication, presenting connoisseurs and collectors with a rare opportunity for appreciation.
Brought to you by
Carmen Shek Cerne (石嘉雯)
Vice President, Head of Department, Chinese Paintings