XIE ZHILIU (1910-1997)

Lot 675
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Lot 675 | XIE ZHILIU (1910-1997)
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HKD 200 000 – 400 000
XIE ZHILIU (1910-1997)
Bamboo, Plum Blossoms and Birds
Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper
121.5 x 25.5 cm. (47 7/8 x 10 in.)
Entitled, inscribed and signed, with two seals of the artist
Dated autumn, jiashen year (1944)
Dedicated to Madame Liu Yiyi

NOTE:
The recipient of the painting, Madame Yiyi, was the wife of Mr Liu Piji. A painting dedicated to Madam Yiyi by Ma Wanli, will be offered in Chinese Paintings online sale in December 2024.




Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist, thence by descent.



Further details

Liu Piji (1904-1976), styled Shoushi, was born in Jingjiang County, Jiangsu Province. He and his brother, Liu Jingji (1902-1997), were both well- known modern textile industrialists. In 1930, Liu Guojun founded the Da Cheng Textile Company, with Liu Piji serving as an inspector. In 1936, he became the director of the fourth factory of Da Cheng in Hankou. In 1948, he was elected as a member of the first Legislative committee. In May 1952, he returned from Shanghai to Hong Kong for business and engaged in real estate development in Kwun Tong. Besides his business ventures, influenced by his brother Liu Jingji, Liu Piji had a passion for art collecting. He had close relationships with famous painters and calligraphers from Shanghai and Suzhou areas, including Xie Zhiliu, Pan Boying, Zhang Shizhao, among others, and received a substantial number of art pieces as gifts. Paintings and calligraphy dedicated to Liu couple by Zhang Shizhao and Ma Wanli, will be offered in Chinese Paintings online sale in December 2024.
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