HE XIANGNING (1877-1972) / LU XIAOMAN (1903-1965)

Lot 704
01.05.2025 00:00UTC +01:00
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HKD 94 500
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ID 1405342
Lot 704 | HE XIANGNING (1877-1972) / LU XIAOMAN (1903-1965)
Estimate value
HKD 40 000 – 60 000
HE XIANGNING (1877-1972) / LU XIAOMAN (1903-1965)
Pine Tree / Flower, Birds and Bee
Folding fan, ink on paper / ink and colour on paper
18.5 x 45 cm. (7 ¼ x 17 ¾ in.)
Pine Tree inscribed and signed by He Xiangning, with two seals
Dated spring, 1954
Flower, Birds and Bees inscribed and signed by Lu Xiaoman, with four seals
Both dedicated to Lanfang




Further details

The masters of You Yi Tang are avid collectors, especially of Zhang Daqian’s paintings. They formed a close bond with Panorama Magazine publisher Shen Weichuang. Fascinated by traditional opera, they built a collection centered on Zhang Daqian and figures related to Peking opera. This selection of folding fans and fan leaves features works by northern and southern masters, including Zhang Daqian, Yu Fei’an, and Zhao Shao’ang, as well as opera legends Mei Lanfang, Xun Huisheng, and Yu Zhenfei. It also includes rare pieces dedicated to Mei Lanfang and his wife, showcasing remarkable dedication.
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