1945 WANG XUETAO AUSPICIOUS FRUITS FRAMED PAINTING

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Artist: Wang Xuetao (1903-1982) Offering of Auspicious Fruits and Blossoms an elegant floral arrangement displayed in a bronze vessel atop a scholar's stand, accompanied by seasonal fruits and symbolic offerings below. The composition includes flowering branches, red berries, narcissus, finger citron, persimmons, and other auspicious motifs associated with prosperity, longevity, and abundance in traditional Chinese culture. Ink and color on paper, Yisebiao mount, Vertical Axis Wooden Framed Painting (Sight): 179.07 cm H x 53.34 cm W (frame); Painting sight: 135.9 cm H x 30.5 cm W Dated: In The Yi You year (1945) Signed/Seal(s): Signed, with three seals PROVENANCE: Acquired from a prominent collector, representing an important private collections. The collections presented and offered up to auctions from Lot 25 through Lot 136; and additional related documents and or manuscripts from Lot 137 to Lot 228. Wei Tao-Ming (Wei Daoming), (October 28, 1899 - May 18, 1978) was a prominent Chinese diplomat, statesman, and senior official of the Republic of China. Born in Jiangxi Province, he studied law in the United States and became active in the Nationalist government under Chiang Kai-shek. During the Second World War, Wei served as the Republic of China's Ambassador to the United States from 1942 to 1946, playing an important role in strengthening Sino-American relations during the Allied war effort. He later held several key government positions, including Governor of Taiwan Province (1947-1949), Ambassador to Japan, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China from 1966 to 1971. Wei remained an influential figure in Chinese diplomacy throughout the mid-twentieth century and was closely involved in the Republic of China's international affairs during a period of major political transition in East Asia. ARTIST BIO: Wang Xuetao (1903-1982)Wang Xuetao was one of the foremost Chinese painters of the twentieth century, celebrated for his expressive flower-and-bird paintings. Born in Hebei province, he studied at the Beijing Academy of Fine Arts under the renowned master Qi Baishi and later developed a highly individual style distinguished by lively brushwork, brilliant color, and a deep observation of nature.Specializing in flowers, birds, insects, and small animals, Wang combined the spontaneity of the xieyi (freehand) tradition with careful attention to form and movement. His paintings convey vitality and poetic charm, transforming ordinary subjects such as chrysanthemums, peonies, sparrows, cicadas, and goldfish into vibrant artistic expressions.Throughout his career, Wang served as a professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing and became an influential figure in modern Chinese painting. His works were widely exhibited both in China and abroad, earning recognition for their freshness, elegance, and technical mastery.Today, Wang Xuetao is regarded as one of the leading modern masters of the flower-and-bird genre. His paintings remain highly sought after by collectors for their spirited compositions, refined brushwork, and enduring celebration of the natural world.

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