8th Nov, 2023 10:00
Asian & Islamic Art
327
Chiang Yee (Chinese, 1903-1977)
'Untitled: Willow Tree', watercolour, signed with a seal to the lower right, unframed, 44.5cm x 32cm
Provenance: From the collection of Henry and Violet Keene (28 Southmoor Road, Oxford) who took Chiang Yee in after his flat was bombed in London during the Blitz in September 1940, thence by descent. Further details can be found here: http://www.oxonblueplaques.org.uk/plaques/chiang.html
Sold for £280
Estimated at £100 - £200
Chiang Yee (Chinese, 1903-1977)
'Untitled: Willow Tree', watercolour, signed with a seal to the lower right, unframed, 44.5cm x 32cm
Provenance: From the collection of Henry and Violet Keene (28 Southmoor Road, Oxford) who took Chiang Yee in after his flat was bombed in London during the Blitz in September 1940, thence by descent. Further details can be found here: http://www.oxonblueplaques.org.uk/plaques/chiang.html
With foxing. Cockled paper. Secured to the mount with sellotape. Mount with extensive wear consistent with age and use. Further tape attached to the mount. Losses to the mount.
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Auction: Asian & Islamic Art, 8th Nov, 2023
Viewing
Friday 3rd November 10am - 4pm
Monday 6th November 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 7th November 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 8th November 9am - 10am
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