Lot 687
  • 687

Pu Ru 1896-1963

Estimate
35,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • Pu Ru
  • PINE TREE
  • ink on paper, scroll
signed Xinyu, dated guimao (1963), the sixth lunar month, summer, dedicate to his student, An He, and with two seals of the artist, jiu wang sun, pu ru

Catalogue Note

Artist's Inscription:
Dense leaves against the winds and rains, high branches hide the sun and stars. Guimao year, summer, the sixth lunar month, the disciple Ms. An He has come to visit me, and I happily make this painting for her. Xinyu.

Note:
An He was born in Beijing in 1927 and became a disciple of Pu Ru in 1946, following him diligently after move to Taiwan. Pu Ru was particular fond of An He. Apart from painting, he also trained her in lyrics, calligraphy, and other forms of learning. Their relationship lasting seventeen years. Lot 688 is also from An He's collection.