Chinese Art - Xia Jingguan, Li Xuangong, Shang Shengbo and Others, Three Folding Fans 夏敬观 / 李宣龚 / 商笙伯等，成扇三把

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folding fan 12 3/8 x 19 5/8 in, 31.5 x 50 cm Ink and colour on paper, three folding fans. One signed and sealed Xia Jingguan (1875-1953) and Li Xuangong (1876-1953), the other Shang Yanzhi (1869-1962) and Di Baoxian (1872-1941), dated 1929; and the third Gu Linshi (1865-1930) and Jiuwan, dated 1905. 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. Please note: the dimensions listed are for the largest fan. （一）夏敬观 (1875-1953) / 李宣龚 (1876-1953) 水墨纸本 成扇 钦印：忍古楼、夏敬观 书法款识：（释文不录）书似斗文先生正，宣龚。 钦印：李宣龚、墨巢 31 x 47 cm （二）商笙伯 (1869-1962) / 狄平子 (1872-1941) 设色 / 水墨纸本 成扇 钦印：商言志印 书法款识：（释文不录）咏韶仁兄法家，狄平子。 钦印：平子 31.2 x 49 cm （三）顾麟士 (1865-1930) / 九畹 (?) 水墨纸本 成扇 钦印：鹤逸 书法款识：（释文不录）友三仁兄大人正，九畹弟兰。 二印漫漶 31.5 x 50 cm 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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