ZHANG CHUNCHU (1869-1943)
Flower
Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper
107.5 x 32.5 cm. (42 3/8 x 12 ¾ in.)
Inscribed and signed, with two seals of the artist
Dated summer, gengchen year (1940)
Dedicated to Weijia (Wu Weijia)
SPECIALIST’S NOTE:
Wu Weijia, of Macanese descent, studio name Yi Zhai, owner of Taixing Bank, came from a well-to-do family. An avid collector, Wu was particularly fond of Lingnan artists. Three works from this collection, including fine works by Zhao Shao’ang will be offered in Christie's Fine Chinese Modern Paintings sale on November 28, 2017.
Zhang Chunchu, named Zhang Yi, was born in Panyu, Guangdong. He studied under Ju Lian (1828-1904), and mastered “boneless” (mogu) style painting. He was an important member of paintings association such as the Chinese National Paintings Research Association and the Qingyou Hui. He was also the uncle of artist Zhang Shaoshi (1913-1991).
ZHANG CHUNCHU (1869-1943)
Flower
Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper
107.5 x 32.5 cm. (42 3/8 x 12 ¾ in.)
Inscribed and signed, with two seals of the artist
Dated summer, gengchen year (1940)
Dedicated to Weijia (Wu Weijia)
SPECIALIST’S NOTE:
Wu Weijia, of Macanese descent, studio name Yi Zhai, owner of Taixing Bank, came from a well-to-do family. An avid collector, Wu was particularly fond of Lingnan artists. Three works from this collection, including fine works by Zhao Shao’ang will be offered in Christie's Fine Chinese Modern Paintings sale on November 28, 2017.
Zhang Chunchu, named Zhang Yi, was born in Panyu, Guangdong. He studied under Ju Lian (1828-1904), and mastered “boneless” (mogu) style painting. He was an important member of paintings association such as the Chinese National Paintings Research Association and the Qingyou Hui. He was also the uncle of artist Zhang Shaoshi (1913-1991).
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