ZHANG DAQIAN Chinese 1899-1983 Watercolour Beauty

All authorship of items in this catalog are described according to the following terms: <br><br> By [Artist Name] : In our opinion, the work is by the artist.<br><br> Attributed to [Artist Name] : In our opinion, the work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but there may be some question as to actual authorship.<br><br> In the manner of [Artist Name] : In our opinion, the work was executed by an unknown hand, but was designed deliberately to emulate the style of the artist.<br><br> After [Artist Name] : In our opinion, the work was executed by an unknown hand, but is a deliberate copy of a known work by the artist.<br><br> Circle of [Artist Name] : In our opinion, a work of the period of the artist showing his influence, closely associated with the artist but not necessarily his pupil.<br><br>Follower of [Artist Name]: In our opinion, a work by a pupil or a follower of the artist (not necessarily a pupil).<br><br> American, 19th century : In our opinion, this work was executed by an unknown hand, and can only be identified by origin (i.e., region, period).<br><br> Bears signature : In our opinion, the signature on the artwork may be spurious. < br><br> Apocryphal : Of doubtful authenticity.