ID 1405343
Lot 710 | ZHAO SHAO’ANG (1905-1998)
Estimate value
HKD 22 000 – 35 000
Mantis and Bamboo / Calligraphy in Cursive Script
Folding fan, ink on paper
18 x 47 cm. (7 1/8 x 18 ½ in.)
Mantis and Bamboo inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artist
Dated summer, fifth month, guihai year (1983)
Calligraphy in Cursive Script inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artist
Both sides dedicated to Yunliang
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.
| Artist: | Zhao Shao'ang (1905 - 1998) |
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| Art style: | Modern art |
| Auction house category: | Calligraphy |
| Artist: | Zhao Shao'ang (1905 - 1998) |
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| Art style: | Modern art |
| Auction house category: | Calligraphy |
| Address of auction |
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