Height: 22 1/4" Width: 97 1/2 Qiu Zhu 仇珠 framed Ming Dynasty Chinese traditional landscape hand scroll painting, ink and color, signed.Grand Painting of dignitary meeting a fellow ruler at the gate of a prominent village, by Qiu Zhu, Rendered in the Gongbi traditional realistic technique. Beautiful skill is seen in the boats displacement of water sending ripples to the shore as villager’s rush forward to receive their highly esteemed guest. This painting shows a great command of depth and perspective as can be seen in the gated walls construction. An array of seal-script and semi-cursive calligraphy take up the left portions of the scroll. Calligraphy by Xu Wei (徐郙, 1836-1908). Each piece of writing is followed by their own set of red seals. Set upon a silk matt, protected behind acrylic, set behind glass, and wooden framed.PROVENANCE: From the heirloom collections of Wu Guozhen (吳國楨; October 21, 1903-June 6, 1984) was a Chinese political figure and historian, government official who served as mayor of Hankow (1932-1938), mayor of Chung-king (1939-1941), political vice minister of foreign affairs (1943-45), mayor of Shanghai (1946-1948), and governor of Taiwan (1950-1952) and the former Chairman of Taiwan Provincial Government. He resigned in 1953 and went to the United States, charging that Taiwan was becoming a police state.K.C. Wu lived in the United States where he served as professor of Chinese history at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. During his time in the United States, he wrote various works, including a detailed analysis on Chinese culture in the context of mythology and early history in his book The Chinese Heritage.Wu is remembered mainly for his vital role in the formation of a liberal modern Taiwan and his anti-communist beliefs typical of a member of Kuomintang, but he is also remembered for his brave anti-Kuomintang rhetoric and turbulent disagreements with the more Russian-styled second President of Taiwan.The Collections of Wu Guozhen (吳國楨) presented and offered up to auctions ON DAY-1: from Lot-97 through Lot-127, continued from Lot-219 through Lot-255. ON DAY-2: from Lot-354 through Lot-377, continued from Lot-451 through Lot-480.LOT NOTES: Character brief introduction Qiu Zhu 仇珠 , a female painter of the Ming Dynasty, originated from Nanzhili Taicang, pseudonymn as Duling, she is Qiu Ying's 仇英 daughter, since her childhood she showed her talent, living with her father in Suzhou, influenced by the environment, the style of her painting inherits from her father. Xu Wei (徐郙; 836 - 1908), pseudonym name 颂阁, from Jiading (now Shanghai ). Born in the 16th years of Daoguang Emperor reign period (ca. 1836). In the first year of Tongzhi Emperor reign period (ca. 1862) , he was awarded the excellency title from Hanlin Academy and revised the national history. In the 12th year of Tongzhi, he was promoted to a bachelor's degree . Officials to the Ministry of Rites , co-organizers . He died in the 33rd year of Guangxu Emperor reign period (ca. 1908). Condition Natural imperfection on the medium (paper or silk), regardless from any major damages; includes light blooms, discoloration and minor fading. Consider normal due to the ages. All lots are sold as is and where is. Lauren Galleries provides condition reports upon request to aide in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Lauren Galleries does not give refunds based on condition. Lauren Galleries does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.