Lot 1137
  • 1137

Chen Shaomei (1907-1954)

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description

  • Chen Shaomei
  • LADY RESTING UNDER THE BAMBOO
  • ink and colour on paper, pair of fan leaves, framed

signed SHAOMEI CHEN YUNZHANG, dated ren wu, 1942, the sixth lunar month, with a dedication, and two seals of the artist. The reverse, calligraphy in Caoshu by YE ERHENG

Literature

Paintings of Famous Modern Chinese Artists - Fans by Chen Shaomei, vol. 19, Han Mo Xuan, December 1996, p.32-33
Famous Modern and Contemporary Chinese Painters - Chen Shaomei, People's Fine Arts Publishing House, August 2001, p.75
Chinese Famous Painters Collection - Chen Shaomei, Hebei Education Publishing House, July 2004, p.55
Collection of Chen Shaomei's Paintings, vol. II, Tianjing People's Fine Arts Publishing House, August 2005, p.150
The Works of Chen Shaomei, vol. I, Beijing Arts and Crafts Publishing House, September 2005, p.98

Condition

Signs of restoration and paper loss can be found on the rock and left border of the fan. Generally in fair condition.
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