Sha Qi Sadji (1914-2005) - Forêt de Soignes
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Oil painting on marouflaged canvas of Belgian origin titled Forêt de Soignes by Sha Qi Sadji (1914–2005), from the 19th century, hand-signed, in good condition, measuring 51 × 41 cm.
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HA Qi, known as SADJI (1914–2005)
Forest of Soignes
Oil on canvas mounted on original cardboard panel
Signed bottom right in Chinese characters and in Latin letters
Titled on the back
Dimensions: approximately 51 × 41 cm
Description
This work by Sha Qi, known in Europe under the name Sadji, depicts a landscape of the Forest of Soignes, treated in a warm, autumnal palette. The artist deploys dense painterly material, applied in thick, energetic, and expressive strokes, characteristic of his Belgian period.
The foliage vibrates thanks to a subtle layering of color ranging from deep greens to bright reds and ochers, while the surface of the water delicately reflects these masses of vegetation. The composition, structured around a tree with sinewy branches, creates a harmonious balance and a controlled visual rhythm.
This painting perfectly illustrates the stylistic search peculiar to Sadji, namely the meeting between Oriental pictorial sensibility and Western oil painting techniques. Both energetic and lyrical, the landscape treatment highlights the singularity of his work.
The canvas, marouflaged on its original cardboard support, bears two signatures — in Chinese and in Latin alphabet — confirming the authenticity of the artist's hand. The title Forest of Soignes, inscribed on the back, provides a geographic precision appreciated by collectors of Belgian landscapes.
Provenance
FAAM – Fine Art Auctions Miami, Miami, Florida, United States — 09/29/2018
AZ Auction, Brussels, Belgium — 12/09/2025
Condition
Good overall condition. Minor wear to the cardboard support, consistent with age. Pictorial surface stable.
Notes
Representative work of Sadji during his European stay. Expressive landscape, rich palette and beautiful quality of material. An attractive painting for collectors of Sino-Belgian art and modern landscapes.
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HA Qi, known as SADJI (1914–2005)
Forest of Soignes
Oil on canvas mounted on original cardboard panel
Signed bottom right in Chinese characters and in Latin letters
Titled on the back
Dimensions: approximately 51 × 41 cm
Description
This work by Sha Qi, known in Europe under the name Sadji, depicts a landscape of the Forest of Soignes, treated in a warm, autumnal palette. The artist deploys dense painterly material, applied in thick, energetic, and expressive strokes, characteristic of his Belgian period.
The foliage vibrates thanks to a subtle layering of color ranging from deep greens to bright reds and ochers, while the surface of the water delicately reflects these masses of vegetation. The composition, structured around a tree with sinewy branches, creates a harmonious balance and a controlled visual rhythm.
This painting perfectly illustrates the stylistic search peculiar to Sadji, namely the meeting between Oriental pictorial sensibility and Western oil painting techniques. Both energetic and lyrical, the landscape treatment highlights the singularity of his work.
The canvas, marouflaged on its original cardboard support, bears two signatures — in Chinese and in Latin alphabet — confirming the authenticity of the artist's hand. The title Forest of Soignes, inscribed on the back, provides a geographic precision appreciated by collectors of Belgian landscapes.
Provenance
FAAM – Fine Art Auctions Miami, Miami, Florida, United States — 09/29/2018
AZ Auction, Brussels, Belgium — 12/09/2025
Condition
Good overall condition. Minor wear to the cardboard support, consistent with age. Pictorial surface stable.
Notes
Representative work of Sadji during his European stay. Expressive landscape, rich palette and beautiful quality of material. An attractive painting for collectors of Sino-Belgian art and modern landscapes.
- Shipping
The work will be shipped by registered mail, with professional packaging and careful protection.
- Please feel free to view my other items currently for sale.
Details
Artist
Sha Qi Sadji (1914-2005)
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
Forêt de Soignes
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Condition
Good condition
Height
51 cm
Width
41 cm
Style
Classical
Period
19th century
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