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Property from the Zhao Shao’ang Family Collection (Lots 118-123)
ZHAO SHAO’ANG (1905-1998)
Praying Mantis / Calligraphy, Rose / Calligraphy
Details
ZHAO SHAO’ANG (1905-1998)
Praying Mantis / Calligraphy, Rose / Calligraphy
Four round fan leaves, mounted and framed as two, ink and colour / ink on silk
Each leaf measures approximately 23 cm. (9 in.) in diameter(2)
Each leaf inscribed and signed, with a total of four seals
One leaf dated autumn, one leaf dated sixth month, yisi year (1965)
Dedicated to Madame Shujun
Praying Mantis / Calligraphy, Rose / Calligraphy
Four round fan leaves, mounted and framed as two, ink and colour / ink on silk
Each leaf measures approximately 23 cm. (9 in.) in diameter(2)
Each leaf inscribed and signed, with a total of four seals
One leaf dated autumn, one leaf dated sixth month, yisi year (1965)
Dedicated to Madame Shujun
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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