A PORTRAIT OF PENG YULIN (1817-1890) Qing Dynasty Ink and colour on paper, framed and glazed. 126.5cm (49 3/4in) high x 75cm (29 1/2in) wide. Footnotes: Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價 清 彭玉麟肖像 設色紙本 鏡框 Provenance: The granddaughter of Peng Yulin (1817-1890), Beijing Sanford Graves, acquired in Hong Kong from the above (paper note) Acquired circa 1974 (by repute) Jeremy Mason, London Jeremy Mason is a noted bibliophile and dealer in Chinese and Japanese art who started his career at Christie's in the late 1960s, particularly known for his collection of Oscar Wilde books and ephemera, sold by Bonhams London in February 2026. His Chinese art collection was housed in his 18th century townhouse, Hoyle's House, London, some pieces for the last 50 years. A paper note affixed to reverse of the painting states: History of General Peng Yueh Ling, hung on staircase, brought at Hong Kong by Mr Sanford Graves at Hong Kong from his granddaughter, a refugee from Peking, wife of a schoolmaster, a sweet little Chinese lady looked about 17 (mother of 5 children) The Portrait is General Peng Yueh Ling, one of the distinguished Generals of Chin Dynasty who suppressed Tai-Ping Rebellion during the beginning of 19th Century. He was native of Hupei, a military genius, founded new military training system in China. History of portrait... purchased by me in Hong Kong May 1939 from a refugee from Peking Peng Yulin (1817-1890) is known as both an artist and pre-eminent military leader. He fell in love with the adopted daughter of his maternal grandmother, Meigu (plum blossom), but the match was rejected, she married another man, and died. Peng vowed to complete 10,000 paintings of plum blossom, to commemorate the namesake of his lost love. This he did alongside a stellar military career. He rose to become Minister of War after a legendary military career in which he helped defeat the Taiping Army through his actions in the battles of Yuezhou and Tianjiazhen. A painting of plum blossom by the artist was sold by Bonhams London, 16 May 2023, lot 368. Saleroom notices: Please note that this painting bears the seal of Chen Songkui (陳松奎) For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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Please note that this painting bears the seal of Chen Songkui (陳松奎)