ZHANG DAQIAN (1899-1983)

Peonies

Details

ZHANG DAQIAN (1899-1983)
Peonies
Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper
131.5 x 67.8 cm. (51 ¾ x 26 ¾ in.)
Inscribed and signed, with three seals of the artist
Dated third month, sixtieth year (of the republic), xinhai year (1971)
Dedicated to Situ Hui

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist, thence by descent.

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Lot Essay

Szeto Wai (1913-1991) was a prominent Hong Kong engineer and architect. As the University Architect of The Chinese University of Hong Kong from 1963 to 1978, he oversaw the design and construction of many key campus buildings, earning a reputation as one of the “constructors of CUHK.” He also served as an unofficial member of both the Executive Council and Legislative Council of Hong Kong.

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