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FROM THE FAMILY COLLECTION OF MR SUNG SIN-PUI (LOTS 1138-1139)
ZHANG DAQIAN (1899-1983)
Scholar under Pine
Details
ZHANG DAQIAN (1899-1983)
Scholar under Pine
Scroll, mounted on cardboard and framed, ink and colour on silk
26.7 x 23.5 cm (10 1/2 x 9 1/4 in.)
Inscribed and signed, with two seals of the artist
Dedicated to Shanpei (Mr Sung Sin-pui)
Scholar under Pine
Scroll, mounted on cardboard and framed, ink and colour on silk
26.7 x 23.5 cm (10 1/2 x 9 1/4 in.)
Inscribed and signed, with two seals of the artist
Dedicated to Shanpei (Mr Sung Sin-pui)
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist, hence by descent.
Further Details
Mr Sung Sin-pui (1908-1980), served as the general manager of the Pearl Island Hotel for 40 years. The hotel was formerly the British Army Officer’s Dormitory. He worked hard all his life and loved to make friends. During his tenure, he got acquainted with Zhang Daqian and received many works, including the present lot.
Brought to you by
Carmen Shek Cerne (石嘉雯)
Vice President, Head of Department, Chinese Paintings