He has collected a lot in his life, with a rough calculation of at least 50 thousand pieces. His grandson once revealed to the public: "If you want to transport all these collections, you may need 16 trucks, which will take 7 days and 7 nights to transport them." Hearing this figure, I think many people will be shocked and curious about his family background. What kind of background makes him so capable of collecting these huge treasures?
His grandfather and father were both officials of the Qing Dynasty, and both of them were particularly good at painting and calligraphy. They have a common hobby, that is, collecting calligraphy and painting. Therefore, he also fell in love with collecting calligraphy and painting under the subtle influence of his grandfather and father. He often practices calligraphy by copying copybooks and learning calligraphy. He will also learn to draw landscape paintings according to the mustard seed garden; In addition, he loves reading newspapers, and in the process of reading newspapers, he gradually understands the outside world.
Shanghai's strong artistic atmosphere left an indelible impression on him. From then on, he began to set foot in calligraphy and painting collection, and his friends gradually began to show his elegance and elegance. After the September 18th Incident, many people fled to Shanghai from the north, including aristocratic families. Many people have no choice but to resell paintings and calligraphy at low prices, and he just seized this opportunity. With the money he earned, he opened an antique shop in Chongqing Road, and the name of the shop "Liuyingtang" made his collection road further.