WONDERS OF INK: COLLECTION OF LITERATI CALLIGRAPHY FROM THE LATE QING AND EARLY REPUBLIC PERIOD (LOTS 1706-1720)
ZHU RUZHEN (1869-1943)
Eight-character Calligraphic Couplet in Standard Script
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Price Realised HKD 25,000
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HKD 10,000 - HKD 20,000
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ZHU RUZHEN (1869-1943)
Eight-character Calligraphic Couplet in Standard Script
A native of Qingyuan, Guangdong province, Zhu Ruzhen, styled as Yutang, was the last bangyan (second place holder) of the Chinese Imperial Examination System. During the Republic of China period, Zhu devoted himself to cultural education and established the Hong Kong Confucius Academy; and in the early days of the Second Sino-Japanese War, he was involved in charity work.
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We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture. -There are a few very light creases and moulding spots at the bottom of the painting; -otherwise it is in excellent condition.
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Lot 1717Sale 17211
Eight-character Calligraphic Couplet in Standard ScriptZHU RUZHEN (1869-1943)Estimate: HKD 10,000 - 20,000
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