Lot 1403
  • 1403

Xu Beihong (1895-1953)

Estimate
4,200,000 - 6,000,000 HKD
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Description

  • Xu Beihong
  • GALLOPING HORSE
  • ink and light colour on paper, hanging scroll

signed BEIHONG, dated the thirty-third year of the Republic of China, 1944, summer, with a dedication to Dr. Joseph and Dorothy Needham, and one seal of the artist

Condition

- Very light foxy could be found at the upper section of the painting, which appears to be much lighter than seen in the illustration. Otherwise, generally in good condition. - The present mounting has been done by the British Museum.
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