Ink Lotus

ZHANG DAQIAN (1899-1983) Ink Lotus Scroll, mounted and framed, ink on paper 135.4 x 69.5 cm. (53 ¼ x 27 3⁄8 in.) Inscribed and signed, with three seals of the artist Dated second month, guimao year (1963) NOTE: The original collector was from Shanghai and was active in the 20th century. He worked in the manufacturing industry and moved to Brazil for business in the 1950s. During his stay in Brazil, the collector met the artist Zhang Daqian through mutual friends. The collector was passionate about Chinese art. He received the present lot from Zhang Daqian as a token of friendship and the painting has stayed in the same family ever since.