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Lot 2733 THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF MR. ZHAO JUYU
Zhao Juyu (1913-1981), sobriquet Mengwan, was a native of Hunan, and studied at Shanghai Fudan University, and attended the Guo Min Revolutionary Army after graduating. During the January 28 Incident in 1932, he joined the volunteer army and took part in fighting against the Empire of Japan. After the end of the Sino-Japanese war, he took up the post of Hangzhou branch manager for the Central Trust of China. Settling in Taiwan in 1949, Zhao entered the finance industry before taking up a post at the Veterans Affairs Commission. During his time he oversaw the establishment of Taipei Veterans General Hospital, and became minister before he retired.
Zhao Juyu (1913-1981), sobriquet Mengwan, was a native of Hunan, and studied at Shanghai Fudan University, and attended the Guo Min Revolutionary Army after graduating. During the January 28 Incident in 1932, he joined the volunteer army and took part in fighting against the Empire of Japan. After the end of the Sino-Japanese war, he took up the post of Hangzhou branch manager for the Central Trust of China. Settling in Taiwan in 1949, Zhao entered the finance industry before taking up a post at the Veterans Affairs Commission. During his time he oversaw the establishment of Taipei Veterans General Hospital, and became minister before he retired.
ZHANG DAQIAN (1899-1983)
Plum Blossom
Closed31 May 2011
Price Realised
HKD 500,000
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Zhang Daqian named his house in Carmel, California Huan Bianan, and once relayed to Cai Mengjian, "This forest that surrounds my humble home, it will take time for me to maintain the grounds, decorate my home and furnish it nicely, before I can call it home." After Zhang purchased his home, he imported pine, prunus and other potted plants from Japan, and sourced far and wide to find beautiful rocks. Plum blossom was his favoured flower, for it was not only the national flower, it also represented the steadfastness of the people, who persisted and triumphed even in adversity. Zhang finally found a rock in the shape of Taiwan and carved the words meiqiu on it, meaning 'plum blossoms mound'. Surrounding the rock with white plum blossoms, the rock was placed at the door of the house to welcome guests. Zhang emphasized that one should have the qualities of the three friends of winter, maintaining honour and integrity. His deep respect for plum blossom and his attachment to the rock are evident, as the rock was shipped back to Taiwan and was placed next to where he was buried.