Yun Gee (Zhu Yuanzhi)

Executed circa 1930-1937.

Helen Gee Collection, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner

A: This work is in good condition. There is a horizontal crease running through the center of the paper and minor black accretions along the right edge of the work, 12 cm from the top edge, presumably inherent to the artist's working method. There is evidence of scattered light wear, tears and creases along the four edges of the work. There is light discoloration and foxing across the surface of the paper. B: This work is in good condition. There is evidence of two horizontal and vertical creases running through the center of the work, presumably inherent to the artist's working method. There is evidence of light foxing, minor tears and wear along the four edges of the work.
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