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A LARGE ‘BAMBOO STEMS’ PAINTED
TEN-FOLD SCREEN
Korea, early 20th century
Each panel mounted with a black ink wash
of a Mooninhwa and text by the artist
Kumkangsan-In on white rice paper mounted
on silk. Each painting: 140.3cm (55 1/4in) x
40.4cm (15 7/8in); each leaf: 216.2cm (85
1/8in) x 58cm (22 7/8in)

£4,000 - 6,000
HK$42,000 - 64,000
CNY35,000 - 53,000
Property From a Distinguished Private
Collection.

The paintings were drawn for Sir Hae Kwang
in late December 1928, by repute.

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CHINESE SCHOOL (EARLY 20TH
CENTURY)
‘The four gentlemen’
Ink on paper, a set of four fan paintings,
signed and sealed, mounted in two hanging
scrolls. Each 30cm (11 3/4in) diam. (2).
£2,000 - 3,000
HK$21,000 - 32,000
CNY18,000 - 26,000

Provenance: A European private collection 592
formed in Shanghai in the early 20th century.

The group of bamboo, chrysanthemum,
prunus and orchid are known as the ‘four
gentlemen’ or ‘four noble ones’, a beloved
subject of ink and wash painting.

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue. ASIAN ART | 205