Wang Xuetao (王雪涛; 1903-1982) Framed Chinese traditional painting, ink and color on paper laid to silk, signed and dated. In the first month of winter in Dingchou year (ca. 1937).
Marvelous painting of richly pigmented wildflower and various insects, by Wang Xuetao (1903-1982). This painting displays a mastery of brushstroke eluding to many different textured surfaces. The leaves are painted to seem smooth and the flowers are given a feathery quality. Many wasps are pictured buzzing about collecting nectar from the flowers. Semi-cursive script calligraphy is found on left edge followed by a official red seal. This painting has been secured within a wooden frame, and set behind glass.


Dimensions: Height: 42" Width: 25"

PROVENANCE:
From the heirloom collections of Wu Guozhen (吳國楨; October 21, 1903-June 6, 1984) was a Chinese political figure and historian, government official who served as mayor of Hankow (1932-1938), mayor of Chung-king (1939-1941), political vice minister of foreign affairs (1943-45), mayor of Shanghai (1946-1948), and governor of Taiwan (1950-1952) and the former Chairman of Taiwan Provincial Government. He resigned in 1953 and went to the United States.

K.C. Wu lived in the United States where he served as professor of Chinese history at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. During his time in the United States, he wrote various works, including a detailed analysis on Chinese culture in the context of mythology and early history in his book The Chinese Heritage.

Wu is remembered mainly for his vital role in the formation of a liberal modern Taiwan and his anti-communist beliefs typical of a member of Kuomintang, but he is also remembered for his brave anti-Kuomintang rhetoric and turbulent disagreements with the more Russian-styled second President of Taiwan.

The Collections of Wu Guozhen (吳國楨) presented and offered up to auctions
ON DAY-1: from Lot-97 through Lot-127, continued from Lot-219 through Lot-255.
ON DAY-2: from Lot-354 through Lot-377, continued from Lot-451 through Lot-480.


LOT NOTES:
Wang Xuetao (王雪涛; 1903-1982), born in An District of Hebei province, born as Xiao Feng, pseudonym name Chi Yuen. Is the Chinese famous modern artists of freehand detail brushwork specially in flower and bird paintings. In 1955 He participate in the preparatory works of Arts at Beijing Chinese Painting Institute. In 1957 became members of the Council. In 1978 served as president of Beijing Painting Academy. He also became Director of China Artists Association, Vice President of Artists Association in Beijing; of the 7th NPC Beijing representative for the fifth session of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC, and the Chinese Peasants and Workers Democratic Party, the Central Liaison Committee and the members of the Beijing municipal party committee.

Natural imperfection on the medium (paper or silk), regardless from any major damages; includes light blooms, discoloration and minor fading. Consider normal due to the ages.

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