Lot 266
  • 266

Mai Trung Thu

Estimate
45,000 - 65,000 HKD
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Description

  • Mai Trung Thu
  • Le Petit Frère (The Little Brother)
  • Signed in English, stamped with the seal of the artist and dated 64 in Chinese; titled and dated 1964 on the reverse
  • Ink and gouache on silk
  • 23 by 17 cm.; 9 by 6 1/2 in.
  • This work is accompanied with the artist's original bordure.

Condition

This work is in good condition overall. There is no indication of foxing or runs on the silk. There are spots of minute paint losses on both of the figure's right cheeks and hands. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals no indication of retouching. Framed, under Plexiglas and accompanied by the original bordure of the artist.
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