Lot 80
  • 80

Mai Trung Thu

Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description

  • Mai Trung Thu
  • Enfants Jouant Par Terre (Children At Play)
  • SIGNED, SIGNED WITH A SEAL OF THE ARTIST AND DATED 55 IN CHINESE UPPER RIGHT

  • INK AND GOUACHE ON SILK
  • 39 BY 36 CM.; 15 1/4 BY 14 IN.
  • This Lot is accompanied by the artist's original frame

Exhibited

Paris, Peinture du Soie, Galerie de L'Institut, Paris, France, April 6-19, 1956

Condition

The painting is in good condition, as is the silk, which has neither runs nor holes. A few very small spots of minor foxing are detected on the surface of the painting. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals no indication of retouching. Paint layers are intact.
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