Lot 227
ATTRIBUTED TO CHEN KAI, REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-1949)
Finely painted, depicting Zhou Maoshu being given a lotus blossom by an acolyte, the four character clerical script inscription to the upper right reading 'mao shu ai lian', followed by 'written and painted by Chen Kai. Mounted in very fine carved and reticulated table screen decorated with plum blossom.
The plaque 39cm high, 25.5cm wide. The screen 56.5cm high, 35.5cm wide.
Estimate $5,000 - $7,000
No visible faults or damage.
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Oriental Treasures, Singapore, 2 December 1982.
A Private Toorak Collection.
Asian Works of Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8428
12:00pm - 18 October 2021
Online
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