Asian Art Auction

June 10, 2013

LOT 272

Lot 272

Li Yewu (1899-1938)

Li Yewu (1899-1938)
Lot 272 Details
Li Yewu (1899-1938)

FLOWER

Ink and colour on paper, cyclically dated 1924
35.8" x 15.6" — 91 x 39.5 cm.

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $720
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Chinese Scroll Paintings from the Estate of KC Tai, Part III (lots 257-274) Born in 1917 in Guandong, the late Kwok-Choi Tai took after his father, a venerated scholar from the late Qing Dynasty, and the third ranked official in Guangzhou province. Mr. Tai graduated from Sun Yatsen University during WWII and majored in Chinese literature and psychology, and taught at the College of Education for the Hong Kong government until he retired in the early 1980's. The majority of the paintings from his collection was acquired from the 1950's to 1980's and features the works of the South Chinese Lingnan School. Previous parts of this collection were sold at Waddington's in June and December of 2012.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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