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LOTS 1965-2003
IMPORTANT PAINTINGS FROM SINGAPOREAN COLLECTOR CHEN XIANLIAO
The Singaporean collector Mr. Chen Xianliao originally came from Fujian. His grandfather immigrated to Singapore and managed a palm tree business. His family also owned the Shobang building in Singapore's commercial district. Besides his business ventures, Mr. Chen was very interested in traditional Chinese culture, evident in his collection of Chinese calligraphy, paintings and painted fans.
Many Chinese painters held exhibitions in Singapore, due to its vicinity with China, among them were painters from the Lingnan School of Painting such as Zhao Shao'ang, Yang Shanshen, Guan Shanyue, Li Xiongcai, and Rong Shushi, who regularly exhibited there.
Mr. Chen was known for his hospitality, especially to Chinese painters; he especially maintained a strong relationship with Yang Shanshen. Beside his magnificent collection of Yang Shanshen works, Mr. Chen also owned several masterpieces by Zhao Shao'ang and other well-known painters.
ZHAO SHAO'ANG (1905-1998)
Dragon
Details
ZHAO SHAO'ANG (1905-1998)
Dragon
Inscribed and signed, with three seals of the artist
Dated spring, third month, xinhai year (1971)
Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper
136.3 x 73 cm. (53 5/8 x 28 3/4 in.)
20th Century
Dragon
Inscribed and signed, with three seals of the artist
Dated spring, third month, xinhai year (1971)
Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper
136.3 x 73 cm. (53 5/8 x 28 3/4 in.)
20th Century
Further Details
Dragon is one of the four auspicious animals in Chinese folk legend, comprising features of nine animals: eyes of the shrimp, horns of the elk, mouth of the cow, nose of the dog, antennae of the catfish, mane of the lion, tail of the snake, scale of a fish and talons of the eagle. It is credited with rainmaking powers and is often adopted by Emperors as a symbol of strength and absolute authority.
Zhao Shao' ang's refined technique brings a life-like quality to the portrayal of the dragon and reaffirms their lineage to Chinese painting. Inspired by the traditional composition of dragon flying amidst clouds, Zhao depicts only the head, horns and talons of the dragon and puts it on the upper portion of the painting. The colour and texture of the dragon contrast with the misty clouds in various ink tones brushed on in quick broad strokes, accentuating the majesty of the powerful flight of the dragon emerging through the clouds in a modern way.
Zhao Shao' ang's refined technique brings a life-like quality to the portrayal of the dragon and reaffirms their lineage to Chinese painting. Inspired by the traditional composition of dragon flying amidst clouds, Zhao depicts only the head, horns and talons of the dragon and puts it on the upper portion of the painting. The colour and texture of the dragon contrast with the misty clouds in various ink tones brushed on in quick broad strokes, accentuating the majesty of the powerful flight of the dragon emerging through the clouds in a modern way.
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Yanie Choi
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