FOLDING FAN WITH EIGHT TIGERS AND THE BAGONG.
China. Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) and Zhang Shanzi (1882-1940); in the style of.

Colors and ink on yellowish mica paper. Covers of dark hardwood; finely carved in flat relief. The eight scholars among trees; painted in the style of Daqian alternating with eight tigers nest to rocks and grass in the style of Shanzi. Presumably the representation refers to the 'Eight Immortals of Huainan '; which are also called bagong (Eight Gentlemen). To the outside on the cover sheets in flat relief the eight horses of the king Mu of the Zhou dynasty. Length 33.8cm; width open 58.5cm. Matching fabric pouch. Condition A/B.

Inscriptions and signatures:
Renshen Qiu Jiu Yue Xie Yu Hai Shang Da Qing Ju Shi Yuan - Painted in autumn; September 1932 in Shanghai by Daqien. Seal: Da Qian.
Ren shen Qiu Jiu Yue Zhang Shang Zi Xie Yu Da Feng Tang Zhong - Painted in autumn; September 1932 in the studio by Zhang Shanzi. Seal: Zhang Shan Zi.
Art trade; Van Ham.