Lot 39
  • 39

Xu Beihong (1895-1953) 1932

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Xu Beihong (1895-1953)
  • ROOSTER AND SUNFLOWER
  • ink and colour on paper, framed
  • 46 1/8 by 12 5/8 in., 117 by 33 cm
ink and color on paper
signed Beihong, dated ren shen, 1932, winter, and with one seal of the artist, framed

Condition

There are horizontal crease marks throughout. The longest, about 5 in. down from the top, measures 8 in. across. The colors are slightly less yellow than shown in the catalogue. The painting was inspected under glass.
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