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Lot 3077
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE ITALIAN COLLECTION
Zhu Ying (1894-1954), sobriquet Shuang Zhai alluding to his love for reading and studying, came from an ancient family of writers and scholars from Tianjin and Hangzhou which later settled in Beijing. Zhu travelled to Italy in the 1920s to study new agricultural technology but soon began working at the Chinese Embassy in Rome, first as First Secretary and later as Charg?e d'affaires. Zhu had a close relationship with the Vatican, and was a personal friend of Pope Pius XII (see picture). A reference point for Chinese nationals arriving in Italy, Zhu assisted many new Chinese immigrants especially during the Second World War. A lover of music and fine art, Zhu met Xu Beihong during the artist's visit to Italy and was gifted this painting.
XU BEIHONG (1895-1953)
Standing Horse
Details
XU BEIHONG (1895-1953)
Standing Horse
Inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artist
Dated spring, jiaxu year (1934)
Dedicated to Shuangzhai
Hanging scroll, ink on paper
69.5 x 50 cm. (27 1/3 x 19 5/8 in.)
20th Century
Standing Horse
Inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artist
Dated spring, jiaxu year (1934)
Dedicated to Shuangzhai
Hanging scroll, ink on paper
69.5 x 50 cm. (27 1/3 x 19 5/8 in.)
20th Century
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Yanie Choi
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