Scroll Height: 91 1/8" Width: 37 3/8" Painting Height: 52 7/8" Width: 26 1/4" 19th C. Wu Guangcheng 吴光成; Qing Dynasty Chinese traditional calligraphy scroll, ink on paper laid to silk, hanging scroll. Signed and dated, in the Autumn of Jiazi year (ca. 1864).Emboldened thin marks are evenly spaced on a robust paper attached to a silk scroll, by Wu Guangcheng, DR Wu Guozhens grandfather. An exquisite example of Tao Shu calligraphy form or semi-cursive technique, written one of Tang Dynasty poem, from famous poet, Li Ruei. Tsao Shu calligraphers simplify the left side of each character and give more space and emphasis to the right side. Tsau Shu calligraphers write swiftly and use many sudden turns and dramatic movements. This style of characters looks more like abstract painting than writing. The writing is attached to a protective scroll. A red artist seal is noted on the bottom left edge. 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: Wu Kecheng (吳克成; Qing Dynasty) an official of the Qing Dynasty in China, took office in Taiwan in 1754. He is a member of the Taiwanese government in Taiwan . He is a local official during the Qing Dynasty in Taiwan. His is under the seventh grade duties officer. The official position is mainly over Taiwanese government. 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.