Liu Yong (Chinese, 1719-1805), Qing Dynasty, Set of two Chinese ink calligraphy couplet on paper, hanging scrolls. Each with seven characters inscription, normal script, signed by artist, Liu Yong, initialed two iron-red signature seals. Black ink on gilt speckles over orange-brown ground paper. Mounted on brown silk border, set behind acrylic glass, wooden framed.

Dimension: 73" H x 35" W

PROVENANCE: From the collection of General Chen Qi (陳淇) (1912-2000), who styled himself as “Cangquan” (滄泉）and “Yuquanshanren”（玉泉山人), an artist, calligrapher, a prominent businessman and private antiques collector.
EDEN Fine Antiques Galleries is honored and proud to offer General Chen Qi's heirloom collections including unpublished Qi BaiShi paintings, Fu BaoShi, Zhang DaQian as well as his own calligraphy and paintings.
General Chen Qi's collections can be found on Lot 17, 18, 19, 20, and Lot-88 through Lot-142, continuing at Lot 265 through Lot-298.
For more information about General Chen Qi's Biography, please refer to provenance information at Lot 288.

LOT NOTES:

Liu Yong (Chinese, 1719-1805) was a Chinese politician and calligrapher in the Qing dynasty. He served in a number of high-level positions with a reputation for being incorruptible, including as the Minister of Rites and Minister of War,and is regarded by some as the "most influential calligrapher of his time".

Over all in EXCELLENT 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.
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