Asian Art Online Auction

September 18, 2014

LOT 98

Lot 98

Yuan Hongshu (1910- )

Yuan Hongshu (1910-    )
Lot 98 Details
Yuan Hongshu (1910- )

COUPLET

Ink on paper
51.8" x 7.7" — 131.5 x 19.5 cm.

Estimate $100-$200

Realised: $36
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Chinese Scroll Paintings from the Estate of K.C. Tai
Kwok-Choi Tai taught at the College of Education for the Hong Kong government during the Second World War until he retired in the early 1980’s. The majority of the paintings from his collection was acquired in the 1950’s to 1980’s and features the works of the Southern Chinese Lingnan School.

CONDITION DETAILS

Substantially in good condition

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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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