18th/19th C. Qing Dynasty, Huang Yue (黃鉞; 1750-1841) Framed Chinese traditional painting, ink and color on paper, signed.
Gongbi Painting of Burgeoning Peony upon silk, by Huang Yue (1750-1841). A single celestial vase is decorated with two flowing dragons encircling a central longevity emblem. A menagerie of floral blooms is encapsulated by an intricate wicker basket located just behind the vase. Thick gnarled stems shoot upward to support the sensuous buds and blooms. Highly realistic rendering in a still life composition makes this piece a timeless beauty. A single column of semi-cursive script calligraphy is noted on the left-hand side of the painting with various official red seals placed along the perimeter. This painting has been secured within a wooden frame, and set behind glass.


Dimensions: Height: 53 1/4" Width: 22 1/2"

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:
Huang Yue 黃鉞 (1750-1841), Qing Dynasty Minister of Rites 禮部尚書, Minister of Revenue 戶部尚書, Chancellor of the Exchequer (Prime Minister) 軍機大臣, Grand Secretariat 內閣學士 and Prince’s Protector 太子太保.
Born in 1750 or 1751, of Dangtu (Anhui); died in 1841. Painter, calligrapher specialy in landscapes and flowers.
A senior official and scholar, Huang Yue painted in the style of Wang Hui (1632-1717) and Yun Shouping (1633-1690). He also wrote two treatises on painting: Huayou Lu and Huapin.

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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