17th Aug, 2022 10:00
Modern Living
96
Chiang Yee (1903-1977)
'View of the old University and Scotsman building from North Bridge', ink and wash study, 38.5cm x 26.5cm
Literature: Illustrated in The Silent Traveller in Edinburgh, page 13
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 £320
Estimated at £200 - £300
Chiang Yee (1903-1977)
'View of the old University and Scotsman building from North Bridge', ink and wash study, 38.5cm x 26.5cm
Literature: Illustrated in The Silent Traveller in Edinburgh, page 13
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
Overall wear and display scuffs to the frame as expected. Tiny marks and slight discolouration to the mount. Discolouration to the outer edges of the painting.
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Auction: Modern Living, 17th Aug, 2022
