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Lotus/ Calligraphy
Details
ZHANG DAQIAN (1899-1983)/ CHEN SANLI (1853-1937)
Lotus/ Calligraphy
A set of two fan leaves, mounted and framed, ink and colour/ ink on paper
Each leaf measures 18.5 x 52 cm. (7 1/4 x 20 1/2 in.)
Lotus inscribed with a poem and signed by Zhang Daqian, with two seals
Dated sixth month, gengchen year (1940)
Dedicated to Yizhi
Calligraphy inscribed and signed by Chen Sanli, with one seal
Dedicated to Zukui (2)
PROVENANCE:
Lot 2527, 30 November 2010, Fine Chinese Modern Paintings, Christie’s Hong Kong.
Note:
Zukui refers to Li Zukui (1894-1949), the son of Li Houqi, also known as Weizhuang. The close bond between Zhang Daqian and the Li family can be seen in his relationship with Li Qiujun, a close friend and confidant, as well as by Zhang’s travels to Shanghai in the 1930s, when he would stay with the Li family. Zhang often gave paintings as gifts to the Li family. Li Zukui immigrated to Shanghai with his father at a young age. He participated in the Xinhai Revolution, and continued to fight for Sun Yatsen’s cause until 1924. His valiant efforts were awarded by a photo with Sun Yatsen. However, Li gave up politics and focused on his business after the Northern Expedition. A great collector of Chinese art, Li possessed many fine works by Zhang Daqian.
Chen Sanli, also known as Chen Sanyuan, was a renowned Chinese poet in the early modern era. He promoted local reform during the Guangxu period, and subsequently lived in Shanghai and Beiping. His sons were Chen Yinke (1890-1969) and Chen Hengke (1876-1923).
Lotus/ Calligraphy
A set of two fan leaves, mounted and framed, ink and colour/ ink on paper
Each leaf measures 18.5 x 52 cm. (7 1/4 x 20 1/2 in.)
Lotus inscribed with a poem and signed by Zhang Daqian, with two seals
Dated sixth month, gengchen year (1940)
Dedicated to Yizhi
Calligraphy inscribed and signed by Chen Sanli, with one seal
Dedicated to Zukui (2)
PROVENANCE:
Lot 2527, 30 November 2010, Fine Chinese Modern Paintings, Christie’s Hong Kong.
Note:
Zukui refers to Li Zukui (1894-1949), the son of Li Houqi, also known as Weizhuang. The close bond between Zhang Daqian and the Li family can be seen in his relationship with Li Qiujun, a close friend and confidant, as well as by Zhang’s travels to Shanghai in the 1930s, when he would stay with the Li family. Zhang often gave paintings as gifts to the Li family. Li Zukui immigrated to Shanghai with his father at a young age. He participated in the Xinhai Revolution, and continued to fight for Sun Yatsen’s cause until 1924. His valiant efforts were awarded by a photo with Sun Yatsen. However, Li gave up politics and focused on his business after the Northern Expedition. A great collector of Chinese art, Li possessed many fine works by Zhang Daqian.
Chen Sanli, also known as Chen Sanyuan, was a renowned Chinese poet in the early modern era. He promoted local reform during the Guangxu period, and subsequently lived in Shanghai and Beiping. His sons were Chen Yinke (1890-1969) and Chen Hengke (1876-1923).
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