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Property from the Zhao Shao’ang Family Collection (Lots 118-123)
CHEN SHUREN (1883-1948) AND ZHAO SHAO’ANG (1905-1998)
Bird in Seclusion
Details
CHEN SHUREN (1883-1948) AND ZHAO SHAO’ANG (1905-1998)
Bird in Seclusion
Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper
109.2 x 39.6 cm. (43 x 15 5⁄8 in.)
With two seals of the artists
Further inscribed and signed by Gao Qifeng (1889-1933), with two seals
Dated October, twentieth year (of the Republic, 1931)
Further inscribed and signed by Zhao Shao’ang on the mounting, with one seal
Dated spring, dingwei year (1967)
Titleslip by Zhao Shao’ang
Bird in Seclusion
Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper
109.2 x 39.6 cm. (43 x 15 5⁄8 in.)
With two seals of the artists
Further inscribed and signed by Gao Qifeng (1889-1933), with two seals
Dated October, twentieth year (of the Republic, 1931)
Further inscribed and signed by Zhao Shao’ang on the mounting, with one seal
Dated spring, dingwei year (1967)
Titleslip by Zhao Shao’ang
Further details
Zhao Shao’ang (1905-1998) was a leading figure of the Lingnan School, carrying forward the innovative spirit of his mentors. Renowned for his depictions of flowers, birds, insects, and animals, he devoted his life to the preservation and development of the Lingnan tradition.
Christie’s is honored to present a selection from the artist’s collection. In addition to masterpieces by the artist himself, highlights include a rare collaborative work with Chen Shuren, which bears an inscription by Gao Qifeng, as well as an important landscape painting by his distinguished disciple Ou Haonian. Together, these works offer collectors a valuable opportunity to appreciate the artistic legacy and lineage of the Lingnan School.
Christie’s is honored to present a selection from the artist’s collection. In addition to masterpieces by the artist himself, highlights include a rare collaborative work with Chen Shuren, which bears an inscription by Gao Qifeng, as well as an important landscape painting by his distinguished disciple Ou Haonian. Together, these works offer collectors a valuable opportunity to appreciate the artistic legacy and lineage of the Lingnan School.
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Carmen Shek Cerne (石嘉雯)
Vice President, Head of Department, Chinese Paintings
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