Lot 214
After Zhang Chong (Ming Dynasty)
Lot 214 Details
After Zhang Chong (Ming Dynasty)
STORY OF THE OLD DRUNKARD’S PAVILION, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER
Ink and colour on paper, cyclically dated 1638, and after the style of Li Tang (1066-1150). With calligraphy by Hong Liangji (1746-1809). Remounted in the 25th year of the Guangxu reign (1899)
11.8" x 167.3" — 30 x 425 cm.
Estimate $2,000-$3,000
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Provenance:
Chinese Paintings from The Woo Shoppe, Vancouver (Lots 214-218)
The Woo Shoppe was located on Vancouver’s W. 10th Ave from 1977 to 1981 and moved to Gas Town from 1983 to 1986. It was one of the first dealers in the Vancouver region to import Chinese antiques through regional branches of the China National Arts & Crafts Import and Export Corporation, and made many trips to Beijing, Guangzhou and other parts of China. After the closing of their store, the owners maintained their personal collection until now. Their mandate was for “opening popular vision to the treasures of Chinese culture”.
Note:
Illustrating a scene from the tale of the “Old Drunkard Pavilion,” the painting depicts the elderly drunkard Ouyang Xiu (1007-1072), during a lavish celebratory dinner. After becoming governor of the Chu province, Ouyang renamed a pavilion in his own honour, and invited local townspeople to commemorate the occasion.