Attributed to 張大千 Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), (CHANG DAI-CHIEN), Pair of Chinese scroll paintings: “Scholar under a tree”. Heart size of each painting: 52.5” x 17.25” inches = 133.3 x 43.8 cm; Size of each scroll: 73”x 20.6” = 185.4 cm x 52.32 cm; Roller length: 23.85” = 60.6 cm; Roller ends: old brown wood. Paper yellowish, 50-80 years old. Biography: Chang Dai-Chien or Zhang Daqian (Chinese: 张大千; Wade–Giles: Chang Ta-ch'ien; 10 May 1899 – 2 April 1983) was one of the best-known and most prodigious Chinese artists of the twentieth century. Originally known as a guohua (traditionalist) painter, by the 1960s he was also renowned as a modern impressionist and expressionist painter. In addition, he is regarded as one of the most gifted master forgers of the twentieth century. Auction results: Sold 30 paintings from $24,575,213 to $2,966,107; Sold 30 paintings from $2,822,046 to $1,439,063; Sold 30 paintings from $1,405,235 to $988,488; Sold 30 paintings from $979,086 to $776,898; Sold 210 paintings from $774,326 to $267,541