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Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy from the Kwok Family Collection (Lots 712-722)
WU CHANGSHUO (1844-1927) / ZHU DEYI (1871-1942)
Peonies / Calligraphy
Details
WU CHANGSHUO (1844-1927) / ZHU DEYI (1871-1942)
Peonies / Calligraphy
Folding fan, ink and colour / ink on paper
18.5 x 48 cm. (7 ¼ x 18 7⁄8 in.)
Peonies inscribed and signed by Wu Changshuo, with two seals of the artist
Dated summer, jiazi year (1924)
Calligraphy inscribed and signed by Zhu Deyi, with one seal of the artist
Dated fifth month, jiazi year (1924)
Both sides dedicated to Yiru
Peonies / Calligraphy
Folding fan, ink and colour / ink on paper
18.5 x 48 cm. (7 ¼ x 18 7⁄8 in.)
Peonies inscribed and signed by Wu Changshuo, with two seals of the artist
Dated summer, jiazi year (1924)
Calligraphy inscribed and signed by Zhu Deyi, with one seal of the artist
Dated fifth month, jiazi year (1924)
Both sides dedicated to Yiru
Further details
Kwok Zhongyi (1900-1994), also known as Xiaoqing, Zhongyi, with studio name Qin Yan Zhai (Studio of Qin and Inkstone), was a distinguished art connoisseur from Shanghai during the Republican period. He was closely associated with esteemed artists such as Wu Hufan, Xie Zhiliu, Zhang Daqian, Pu Ru, and Peking Opera performer Mei Lanfang, which helped enrich his artistic pursuits and inspiration. Kwok’s diverse interests extended beyond art, encompassing music, chess, calligraphy and painting. As a result, his home exuded an atmosphere of vibrant artistic expression.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Kwok Chun-Po (1938-2022) inherited and continued the artistic traditions and knowledge of Qin Yan Zhai. He graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and became a celebrated tenor. After relocating to Hong Kong, he actively immersed himself in the world of collecting antiques and paintings. The Kwok family’s relationship with Wu Hufan grew stronger, with Wu cherishing Kwok Chun- po as his godson. The Qin Yan Zhai collection includes exceptional Wu Hufan artworks, along with many classical paintings and seals bearing his colophons.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Kwok Chun-Po (1938-2022) inherited and continued the artistic traditions and knowledge of Qin Yan Zhai. He graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and became a celebrated tenor. After relocating to Hong Kong, he actively immersed himself in the world of collecting antiques and paintings. The Kwok family’s relationship with Wu Hufan grew stronger, with Wu cherishing Kwok Chun- po as his godson. The Qin Yan Zhai collection includes exceptional Wu Hufan artworks, along with many classical paintings and seals bearing his colophons.
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Carmen Shek Cerne (石嘉雯)
Vice President, Head of Department, Chinese Paintings
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