Height: 55 1/2" Width: 30" Wang Xuetao (王雪涛; 1903-1982) Framed Chinese traditional scroll painting, ink and color on paper laid to silk.An explosion of color form the variegated blossoms which reach toward the sun, as several insects find refuge beneath the blooms, by Wang Xuetao (1903-1982). Daisy and iris flowers are rendered as if blown by a mid-summers breeze. Butterflies, bees, crickets, and pray-mantis can be found roaming the bushel of flowers. The butterfly is a symbol of connubial bliss, of delight and of summer. Crickets symbolize summer and were kept for luck and virtue. They were also symbolic of valor and high position; Along with the lotus flower symbolizing truth, fertility, and purity. This painting is truly a delight to behold. Semi-cursive script calligraphy is found on left edge followed by two official red seals. This painting has been secured within a wooden frame, and set behind glass. 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: Wang Xuetao (王雪涛; 1903-1982), born in An District of Hebei province, courtesy name Xiao Feng, pseudonym name Chi Yuen. Is the Chinese famous modern artists of freehand detail brushwork specially in flower and bird paintings. In 1955 He participate in the preparatory works of Arts at Beijing Chinese Painting Institute. In 1957 became members of the Council. In 1978 served as president of Beijing Painting Academy. He also became Director of China Artists Association, Vice President of Artists Association in Beijing; of the 7th NPC Beijing representative for the fifth session of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC, and the Chinese Peasants and Workers Democratic Party, the Central Liaison Committee and the members of the Beijing municipal party committee. 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.