CHEN WEN HSI
(1906-1992)

CHEN WEN HSI

(1906-1992)
Squirrel and Vine

ink and colour on paper
signed and with one seal, framed
34 x 44 cm

• Lot Sold $11,000 (Hammer Price)
• $13,420 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Provenance

Private Collection, Melbourne, acquired from the artist in Singapore circa 1976

Condition Report

The ink on paper work is in good sound original condition. There are minor scattered areas of discolouration of the paper support throughout. There is a minor diagonal crease to the paper support located in the top right corner, approximately 18 cm in length. Throughout the paper support there are shallow undulations. The paper support also displays numerous small areas of loss, most noticeable in the lower left corner.

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