Lot Essay
The original owner of this painting became friends with Xu Beihong whilst studying in France in the 1920s. He collected many of Xu's paintings upon returning to China.
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Rooster and Hen
Details
XU BEIHONG (1895-1953)
Rooster and Hen
Inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artist
Dated spring, twenty-seventh year (of the Republic, 1938)
Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper
74 x 40 cm. (29 1/8 x 15 3/4 in.)
20th Century
Rooster and Hen
Inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artist
Dated spring, twenty-seventh year (of the Republic, 1938)
Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper
74 x 40 cm. (29 1/8 x 15 3/4 in.)
20th Century
Provenance
Directly gifted by the artist, thence by descent.
Brought to you by
Yanie Choi