Lot 695
  • 695

Xu Beihong 1895-1953

Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description

  • Xu Beihong
  • SPARROWS, PRUNUS
  • ink and color on paper, folding fan
signed Beihong, dated the thirty-fourth year of the Republic of China, 1945, early winter, with one seal of the artist, xu.
The reverse, signed Xiangning, dated the thirty-fourth year of the Republic of China, 1945, with a dedication to Zhiqin, and one seal of the artist, shuang qing lou zhu

Literature

Modern Chinese Paintings & Calligraphy from Important Private Collection Overseas, vol I,  New York, Hall of Treasure, Feb 2012, pl. 3

Condition

-Tears are found along the folding marks -Some light stains and foxings can also be spotted, as seen in the illustration
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