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Chinese script calligraphy, hanging scroll, Chinese ink on paper, signed Xu Shi Chang (1855-1939); dated "bing san year" (1916); 129 cm x 64 cm; Xu Shi Chang (1855-1939, was the President of the Republic of China (Beijing government) from October 10, 1918 to June 2, 1922; Provenance: A private collector purchased this calligraphy scroll from Lammert Auction House, Hong Kong, 1957
REMARKS
Xu Shi Chang's personal seals are illustrated in an article published by CNTCA in their website (search Xu Shi Chang in Chinese characters).