Zhang Chong (Active Circa 1628-1652)

signed Zhang Chong, dated jimao (1639), winter, the tenth lunar month, with a dedication and one seal of the artist, zhang chong zhi yin
With two collector's seals of Hongli (Emperor Qianlong, 1711-1799), sui an shi, bao qin wang bao

Christie's New York, Fine Chinese Paintings, May 31, 1990, lot 190

1. Scent of Ink: The Roy and Marilyn Papp Collection of Chinese Painting, Phoenix Art Museum, September 2-October 9, 1994; The Chrysler Museum, Virginia, November 13, 1994-January 8, 1995; Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst, Berlin, September 9-November 11, 1995; Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, December 15, 1995-February 18, 1996; China Institute, New York, February 4-June 10, 1998
2. Le Parfum de l'encre: Peintures Chinoises de la Collection Roy et Marilyn Papp, Musée Cernuschi, September 23-December 30, 1999

1. Scent of Ink: The Roy and Marilyn Papp Collection of Chinese Painting, Phoenix Art Museum, 1994, cat. 9, p. 36
2. Le Parfum de l'encre: Peintures Chinoises de la Collection Roy et Marilyn Papp, Musée Cernuschi, 1999, cat. 10, p. 46

- Gold paper bears darkened tone due to age. - Minor loss of paper due to wear.
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