Wang Jiqian (C.C. Wang, 1907-2003)

two mounted on circular canvas, the first signed Wang Jiqian, dated dingchou, 1997, seventh month with two seals of the artist, Jia Zai Gu Su, and Xi An Cao Tang; the second signed Wang Jiqian, dated dingchou, 1997, seventh month, first day; the third mounted on an almost square canvas and framed, signed Wang Jiqian, dated 1998, third month, with two seals of the artist, Jiqian Zao and one other (3)

Sotheby's New York, 30th March 2006, lots 236 and 242.

The square painting: On the right hand side are two tears that are mounted down. Some scattered minor creases. In otherwise good condition. The circular paintings: Both are in very good condition, with minor creases on the edges.
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