Chinese Art - Wu Zheng, Zhao Shuru, Qin Zuyong, Feng Guifen, Two Folding Fans 吴徵 / 赵叔孺 / 秦祖永 / 冯桂芬，书画成扇两把

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folding fan 12 3/4 x 20 1/8 in, 32.4 x 51 cm The first with carved wood fan guard, ink and colour on paper, with a floral painting signed and sealed Wu Zheng (1878 - 1949) on one side, dated renzi (1912), and a cursive script calligraphy signed Zhao Shuru (1874 - 1945) on the other side. The second with bamboo fan guards, ink and colour on paper, with a landscape painting signed and sealed [Qin] Zuyong (1825 - 1884) on one side, and running script calligraphy signed and sealed Feng Guifen (1809 - 1874) on the other side, both dated gengwu (1870) and dedicated to Suqi (possibly Wang Yuanzhao). Please note: the dimensions listed are for the larger fan. Afonso Chen (1919-2009) was a well-loved and respected member of Toronto's Chinese Canadian community. Born in Macao and educated in the Portuguese school system, he worked as a journalist during World War II, where he met many renowned artists from Mainland China and Hong Kong who had sought refuge there. In 1954, Afonso became the first Chinese individual to practice law as a solicitor in Macao. After immigrating to Toronto, Canada, with his family in 1968, he joined an investment firm as a stockbroker, all the while continuing his avid collection of Chinese paintings. Affectionately known as “Uncle Al,” he made significant contributions to the community. He co-founded the Macao Club (Toronto), served with the Ontario Chinese Artist Association, and exhibited works from his extensive collection at the Royal Ontario Museum and the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto. Afonso's legacy is one of building cultural bridges - supporting and promoting Chinese art through his outstanding painting collection, and fostering cross-cultural understanding between Chinese and Canadian communities. （一）吴徵 (1878-1949) / 赵叔孺 (1874-1945) 设色 / 水墨纸本 成扇 钦印：待秋、东园 书法款识：（释文不录）录香光诗，赵时㭎。 钦印：赵叔孺 31.5 x 50 cm （二）秦祖永 (1825-1884) / 冯桂芬 (1809-1874) 水墨纸本 成扇 钦印：老逸 书法款识：粟畦世三兄大人属，弟冯桂芬。 钦印：桂芬 32.4 x 51 cm 注：粟畦或为同治年间画家王元昭。元昭字叔畦、粟畦，号告石山人，江苏无锡人，王鼎标之子。擅人物、仕女。 陈毅生 (Afonso Chen, 1919 - 2009) 生于澳门，受教于葡文学校，二战期间任新闻记者，结识诸多寓居澳门的书画名家。1954年，陈氏成为首位在澳门取得律师资格并执业的华人律师。1968年携家人移居多伦多，入职投资公司，并延续对中国书画的热忱收藏。陈氏在多伦多华人社区德望素著，热心公益，贡献良多。与同侨共创多伦多澳门会，也曾服务于安省中国美术会，并于安大略皇家博物馆（ROM）、大多伦多中华文化中心等处相继展出其以成扇、扇面、扇骨为主的私人珍藏。其一生遗泽在于架构中加文化交流之桥梁，以自身的收藏阐扬传统书画艺术。 PROVENANCE Afonso Chen (1919-2009) Family Collection, Toronto

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