ZHANG DAQIAN (1899-1983)
Peonies
Set of three hanging scrolls, ink and color on paper, each panel inscribed by the artist, the Pink Peonies inscribed that the painting copies Baiyang Shanren, signed Zhang Yuan, dedicated to Zipei, with two artist's seals reading Zhang Jiyuan yin and ziri gu huang; Peony on Branch inscribed, signed Daqian, and with one seal reading Zhang; White Peonies inscribed, signed Daqian, and with one seal reading Dayan Zhai.
64 1/3 x 16 ¾in (163.4 x 92.6cm), each (3).
Footnotes:
張大千 牡丹圖 設色紙本 立軸三幅 二十世紀

Provenance:
Acquired in Taiwan, circa 1960, through Tang Hong (1926-2018)

來源：
1960年由唐鴻（1926-2018）購於台灣

Although undated, Zhang Daqian painted this series of floral panels quite early in his long career, likely the 1920's. In the inscription, the artist cites Chen Daofu (ca. 1483-1544), also known as Baiyang Shanren, as his inspiration for the composition, and a survey of Zhang Daqian's early work reveals a great indebtedness to the Ming dynasty artist. Here he applies the boneless technique with a casual effortlessness, the brushwork spontaneous and free.

PLEASE NOTE: This report describes, but may not be limited to, major condition issues for the lot.

All three paintings are in fair condition, with fading, soiling, and yellowing overall, as well as small stains and areas of repaired paper damage. The mountings of each are worn and with some staining.