Pine and Rock of Mount Huang

ZHANG DAQIAN (1899-1983) Pine and Rock of Mount Huang Scroll, mounted on woodboard and framed, ink and colour on paper 123 x 53 cm. (48 3⁄8 x 20 7⁄8 in.) Inscribed and signed, with three seals of the artist Dated third month, bingxu year (1946) NOTE: The original owner of this collection was Zhang Daqian’s assistant in Taiwan, who commissioned the artist to create calligraphic works for her family’s restaurant business abroad, amongst other paintings. The names of the businesses were as written and they presented a highly desirable focal point when hung. The works were later passed down by descent.