XU LINLU (1916-2011), Chrysanthemums and Birds

XU LINLU (1916-2011)
Chrysanthemums and Birds
Inscribed and signed with two seals of the artist
Dated autumn, jiwei year (1979)
Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper
40 3/4 x 13 1/5 in. (103.5 x 33.5 cm.)

Pre-Lot Text
FORMERLY FROM A PRIVATE CANADIAN COLLECTION
In the year of 1982, in an effort to promote Chinese arts and culture, the former owner’s family organized an exhibition of Modern Chinese Paintings in Canada with the help of the Chinese government. With the participation of over 50 Chinese painters, the exhibition was held across Canada and these paintings were included in the exibition.