Sanyu (Chang Yu)

A: signed in pinyin and Chinese
B: signed in pinyin and Chinese
C: signed in pinyin and Chinese
D: signed in pinyin and Chinese
E: signed in pinyin and Chinese
executed circa 1930s.

Jean-Claude Riedel, Paris

These five works are in good condition overall. A: There is evidence of soft creases and undulation across the surface of the painting. B: There is evidence of light foxing across the surface of the painting. The artist has left some drawings on the back. C: There is evidence of light foxing and creases across the surface of the painting. There is evidence of brownish accretions along the bottom edge, presumably inherent to the artist's working method. D: There is evidence of light foxing, undulation and creases across the surface of the painting, primarily at the upper right corner of the painting. The artist has left some drawings on the back. E: There is evidence of light foxing, undulation and creases across the surface of the painting, primarily a horizontal crease across the middle of the paper. There is some brownish accretions in the lower and left edge of the painting, presumably inherent to the artist's working method. The artist has left some drawings on the back.
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