ZHU BAOCI (1880-1950) / LIANG QICHAO (1873-1929)
Flowers / Calligraphy
Folding Fan, ink and colour / ink on paper
20 x 51 cm. (7 ⁷⁄₈ x 20 ¹⁄₈ in.)
Flowers inscribed and signed by Zhu Baoci, with one seal
Dated summer, fifth month, bingyin year (1926)
Calligraphy inscribed and signed by Liang Qichao, with one seal
Dated sixth month, bingyin year (1926)
Both sides dedicated to yaokui

Fan ribs carved by Laoshan

Singaporean collector Mr. Tan Sin Liou (1922-1992) had familial ties to Fujian, China. His grandfather immigrated to Singapore, where he operated a palm tree business, later also became the owner of the Supreme House in the city’s commercial district. Apart from his entrepreneurial pursuits, Mr. Tan held a keen interest in traditional Chinese culture, as evidenced by his collection of Chinese calligraphy, paintings, and folding fans. Since the 1960s, numerous painters such as Zhao Shao’ang, Yang Shanshen, Guan Shanyue, Li Xiongcai, and Rong Shushi showcased their works in Singapore due to its proximity to China.

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