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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 º x 20 ƒ in.)

Lotus inscribed with a poem and signed by Zhang Daqian, with two seals

Dated sixth month, gengchen year (1940) 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: 2010 11 30

Zukui refers to Li Zukui (1894-1949), the son of Li Houqi, also known as Weizhuang. The 2527
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, 1894-1949
when he would stay with the Li family. Zhang often gave paintings as gifts to the Li family. 30
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 1924
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).

HK$900,000-1,300,000 US$120,000-170,000

1890-1969

1876-1923

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