Zhang daqian

Zhang Daqian first became known for his ability to copy the great masters, but it is his late abstract works bridging China and the West that truly set him apart.

Christies specialist offers insights into his life and career, from his brilliance as an innovator and forger to his restless globetrotting lifestyle

Ink Lotus

Zhang Shanzi was a Chinese painter known for his depictions of tigers amid atmospheric landscapes. Born in 1882 in Neijiang, China, Shanzi was the elder brother of the painter Zhang Daqian. During his

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Zhang Daqian or Chang Dai-chien (1899-1983) is one of the most prominent and celebrated artists of the 20th century in the world. As one of the more prolific artists, he left behind a legacy as a master painter. He is known for his great breath of work, who mastered various traditional Chinese painting styles including […]

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OAKLAND, CALIF. — A tranquil scene by Zhang Daqian (Chinese, 1899–1983) elicited bidder excitement at Clars December 15–16 fine art, decorative art, furniture, jewelry and Asian art auction. One of two paintings by the Chinese artist in this sale, “The Lotus Pond,” 1967, is one of his signature ink and colors on paper featuring a scholar standing on a bridge amid the lotus pond. Estimated $150/200,000, the work finished at $443,000, including premium. The upper right of the painting featured…

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