Lot 1171
  • 1171

Fu Baoshi 1904-1965

Estimate
800,000 - 1,200,000 HKD
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Description

  • Fu Baoshi
  • QU YUAN
  • ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll

signed BAOSHI, titled, and with two seals of the artist

Provenance

In the collection of Chou Ling, founder of Association des Artistes Chinois en France in Paris
The Water, Pine and Stone Retreat Collection, UK
Collection of Mr. R.I.C. Herridge

Literature

Between Heaven and Earth — Secular and Divine Figural Images in Chinese Paintings and Objects, London, Sydney L. Moss Ltd., 1988, pl.19

Condition

- Generally in very good condition. - Illustration well captures the colours of the actual piece, except the face appears to be slightly more intense.
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