Chinese Painting and Calligraphy

This sale presents an exceptional selection of Chinese paintings and calligraphy, ranging from 18th-century works to masterpieces by renowned 20th-century artists such as Huang Junbi, Pu Ru, Qi Gong, and Zhao Shao?ang. The diversity of subjects?from classical landscapes and calligraphy to expressive floral studies?demonstrates both the continuity and evolution of literati traditions across centuries. Of particular importance is the distinguished provenance: highlights include works from the estate of Kia-ngau Chang (Zhang Gongquan, 1889?1979), the influential economist and bibliophile, and from Dr. Lam, Calgary, Canada, inherited from his father Lin Qianshi (1918?1990), a noted collector. This secure and scholarly lineage enhances...