Lot 535
  • 535

Guo Bochuan 1901 - 1974

Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Guo Bochuan
  • Lychees
  • oil on paper
signed in Chinese and dated 57 (corresponding to the 57th year of the Republic of China, 1968), framed 

Condition

Slightly lighter than appears in the catalogue. Some minor cracks to the surface of the painting on the lychees. Some minor patches of foxing. Horizontal crease running from the left edge into the centre, approx 19cm, and another crease in the bottom right running across the lychee for approx 7.5cm. Other more minor creases but otherwise generally in good condition.
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