Lot 724: Ru Gui, also known as Le Sheng (Chinese, b. 1937)

Ru Gui, also known as Le Sheng (Chinese, b. 1937), "Chrysanthemum Sprays", ink and color on paper, inscribed, signed and sealed middle to lower right, 34 1/4 in. x 16 1/4 in., mounted as a hanging scroll Provenance: Estate of a Centenary College professor of art, Shreveport, LA. Note: The "scholar-calligrapher" Ru Gui (original name Le Sheng) has long been admired in international circles for both his calligraphy and his writings on calligraphic theory-the widely acclaimed book, Ten Lectures on Calligraphy, being his most popular literary work. Ru's artistic works have been exhibited in the French Institute of Oriental Art; the National Museum of the Philippines ; the National Museum of China; the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall; the Chinese Revolutionary History Museum; and the Great Conference Hall of the People in Beijing; among other such prestigious institutions. Among his numerous honors, the artist enjoys the distinction of having earned "the special allowance of experts who have made outstanding contributions", a privilege which was bestowed upon him by the State Council of China.
Please Note: Starting Bid USD $300