Chen Shuren (1884-1948): ‘HERON AND BAMBOO’

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CHEN SHUREN (1884-1948): ‘HERON AND BAMBOO’ Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價 China, 20th century. Ink, watercolor, and gouache on paper. Mounted as a hanging scroll, on paper with lacquered wooden handles. Elegantly painted, the brown heron spreads its wings in midflight with its slender legs trailing above bamboo leaves painted in various shades of green. Inscriptions: To the right margin dated and with dedication note ‘Summer, 37th year – for Mr. Peimin’, titled ‘bird’ , signed ‘Chen Shuren’ and artist seal ‘Chen Shuren yin.’ To the verso again signed and sealed as well as titled by the artist. Provenance: US trade. Condition: Minor wear, light staining, touch ups and repairs, overall still presenting very well. The paper mounting with minor foxing, small tears, and slight wear. Dimensions: Image size 69 x 36 cm, Size incl. mounting 119 x 48.4 cm Chen Shuren (1884-1948) was a Chinese painter who studied under Ju Lian. He and his two brothers, Gao Jianfu and Gao Qinfeng, founded the Guangdong Daily newspaper and later became leaders of the Lingnan school of painting, popularizing the Nihonga style in China. Shuren eventually left to study at Rikkyo University in Japan in 1913. He was bestowed the position of secretary general of Kuomintang’s branch in Canada, and later led the Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission from 1932 to 1947. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s Hong Kong, 29 November 2011, lot 2163 Price: HKD 187,500 or approx. EUR 31,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: Chen Shuren (1883-1948): Singing orioles Expert remark: Compare the related style of painting albeit with different birds. Note the size (125 x 31 cm).