Lot 1422
  • 1422

Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-chien, 1899-1983)

Estimate
5,500,000 - 7,000,000 HKD
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Description

  • Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-chien, 1899-1983)
  • Two Scholars under Pine Tree
  • ink and colour on paper, framed
signed DAQIAN JUSHI YUAN, dated 1959, inscribed, and with one seal of the artist

Exhibited

Paris, Grand Palais National Galleries, Tchang Ta-Ts'ien; Un grand peintre de la Chine contemporaine,1960

Literature

Tchang Ta-Ts'ien; Un grand peintre de la Chine contemporaine, edited by Chou Ling, Paris, Grand Palais National Galleries, 1960, pl.27
The Paintings and Calligraphy of Chang Dai-Chien, vol. 3, National Museum of History, Taipei, February 1982, pl.62 
Paintings and Calligraphy Works of Zhang Daqian, vol. 1, People’s Fine Arts Publishing House, 1991, pl.264

Condition

-Light foxing could be found on the painting, which could be improved by restoration. Otherwise, generally in good condition.
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