Running Script Calligraphy of 'Sheng jiao xu'
131.4 cms x 61.6 cms (51.75 ins x 24.25 ins)
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "Fine Chinese Paintings & Ceramics (2nd session)" held on Thu, Oct 31, 2024.
Lot 105
Lot 105
Realised: CAD $750
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Acquired directly from the Artist by Mr. Wong Sung Ki (1903-1969), Hong Kong
By descent to the present Private Collection, Toronto
Notes:
Ink on paper, mounted as a hanging scroll. Signed Liang Luancang, with a dedication to Wong Sung Kei and three seals of the artist, "Liang Luancang yin," "Zisheng" and "Hua jia san mei." Featuring a selection from the Song Dynasty stele of Sheng jiao xu in running script.
Born in Canton, China, Wong Sung Ki moved to Hong Kong in his early years, where he established an import-export business. Residing in Causeway Bay, he built a significant collection of Chinese paintings, acquiring works directly from renowned 20th-century masters, including Huang Binhong and Pu Ru (1896–1963). A Huang Binhong handscroll from the family collection, Qushui zhi bin, was sold for HKD $2,300,000 at China Guardian, Hong Kong, in 2014.
Acquired directly from the Artist by Mr. Wong Sung Ki (1903-1969), Hong Kong
By descent to the present Private Collection, Toronto
Notes:
Ink on paper, mounted as a hanging scroll. Signed Liang Luancang, with a dedication to Wong Sung Kei and three seals of the artist, "Liang Luancang yin," "Zisheng" and "Hua jia san mei." Featuring a selection from the Song Dynasty stele of Sheng jiao xu in running script.
Born in Canton, China, Wong Sung Ki moved to Hong Kong in his early years, where he established an import-export business. Residing in Causeway Bay, he built a significant collection of Chinese paintings, acquiring works directly from renowned 20th-century masters, including Huang Binhong and Pu Ru (1896–1963). A Huang Binhong handscroll from the family collection, Qushui zhi bin, was sold for HKD $2,300,000 at China Guardian, Hong Kong, in 2014.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
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