Lot 193
  • 193

LIN FENGMIAN (1900-1991) DANCING GIRLS

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description

  • painting
ink and colour on paper, framed
signed and with one seal of the artist

Provenance

Acquired directly from the daughter of the artist at an exhibition held at Loke Yew Hall, University of Hong Kong, 1st February 1956.
A European Private Collection
Thence by descent to the current owner.

Condition

It is not possible to inspect the painting out of its frame: The painting has probably been reduced, as evident from the top edge. There are a few minute paint loss and light foxing. Some light creasing due to the mounting.
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