Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-Chien, 1899-1983) Lady with a Fan

signed DAQIAN ZHANG YUAN, dated ren chen, 1952, the twenty sixth day of the seventh lunar month, with a dedication to Mrs Kao Ling-mei (Madam Jan Yun-bor), with one seal of the artist, and two collector's seals of Kao including one on the titleslip. Titleslip by Kao

Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Art Gallery, The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, 17 April-23 May 1993 
Japan, Tokyo, Shoto Museum of Art, The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, 5 April-21 May 1995 
Singapore, Singapore Art Museum, The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, 28 February-27 April 1997

The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, edited by Kao Mayching, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Art Gallery, Hong Kong, 1993, pl.20
The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, Shoto Museum of Art, Japan, 1995, pl.19

- Signs of foxy could be seen on the fan leaf, which could be removed by restoration. - Areas of paper loss could be seen on the fan, which was created when the fan was removed from its skeleton.
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