PROPERTY FROM THE RICHARD MILHENDER COLLECTION Wang Geyi (1897-1988)Loquat, 1936 Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, dated bingzi , inscribed and signed Geyi Wang Xian , with three artist's seals Wang Xian siyin , qi , Soushi ting . 27 3/8 x 14 5/8in (69.5 x 37.8cm) 王个簃 黃金果 設色紙本 立軸 一九三六年作 Provenance: Duoyunxuan, Shanghai, May 1978 來源: Duoyunxuan, Shanghai, May 1978 上海朵雲軒，1978年5月 Wang Geyi, who is also known as Wang Xian, was a prominent figure in the 20th century Chinese art world. Originally a student of Wu Changshuo (1844-1927), Wang Geyi traveled to Japan in 1921 with Wang Zhen (1867-1938) and in 1927 with Zhang Daqian (1899-1983). He would teach in Shanghai and Chongqing. In 1936, when this painting was created, he was a professor at the Shanghai College of Art. Also known for his seal carving abilities, Wang Geyi was vice-president of the Xiling Yinshe.