Lot 406
  • 406

Lee Man Fong

Estimate
500,000 - 800,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Lee Man Fong
  • Twin Geese
  • Signed, stamped with two seals of the artist and dated Singapore 1981
  • Oil on Masonite board
  • 122 by 81 cm.; 48 by 31 3/4 in.
  • This work is accompanied with the artist's original frame.

Literature

Ho Kung-Shang, The Oil Paintings of Lee Man Fong: The Pioneer Artist of Indonesia and Singapore, Art Book Co. Ltd, Taipei, Taiwan, 1984, P. 136, Plate EB80

Condition

The work is in good condition overall, as is the board, which is free from warping and cracks. There is evidence of light wear and handling around the edges of the painting but visible only upon close observation. Under ultraviolet light inspection there are minor signs of retouching located on the front goose's neck. However, this is not visible to the naked eye. Framed with the artist's original frame.
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