Pang Laichen

Pang Laichen, also known as Pang Yuanji (1864–1949) was a Chinese art collector and patron who let artists live at his private residence.[1] His art collection included paintings by Qiu Ying.[2]

In 1959, his grandson Paul Zenghe donated 137 paintings to the Nanjing Museum.[3] The Chinese authorities investigated theft from the collection in 2025,[4] and released their findings to the public in 2026.[5]

Further reading

  • Burnett, Katherine P. (2010). Shaping Chinese Art History: Pang Yuanji and His Painting Collection. Amherst, New York: Cambria Press. ISBN 9781604979916.

References

  1. ↑ Burnett, K.P. (2020). "Pang Yuanji, Traditionalist/Modernist". Ming Qing Yanjiu. 24 (2): 181–208. doi:10.1163/24684791-12340048.
  2. ↑ Cang, Wei (December 18, 2025). "Controversy erupts as Nanjing Museum's donated masterpiece surfaces at auction". China Daily. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  3. ↑ "'Mismanagement and corruption' alleged at Nanjing Museum". ArtReview. February 10, 2026. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  4. ↑ Liang, Xinlu (December 23, 2025). "China probes museum art theft claims that 'make the Louvre thieves look dumb'". South China Morning Post. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  5. ↑ Liang, Xinlu (February 10, 2026). "China's Nanjing Museum artwork scandal probe uncovers historic mismanagement, corruption". South China Morning Post. Retrieved February 12, 2026.


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