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A REVERSE GLASS PAINTING HE CHONG (1807-1883)
19th century White Crane on an Autumn River and Swallows and Cranes
Depicting a pair of elegant ladies in a luxurious fenced terrace and Both ink and pigment on paper, inscription and red seals, framed and
within an elegant interior playing chess, framed. glazed.
37cm (14 1/2in) x 51cm (20in) Each: 53.5cm (21in) x 31cm (12 1/4in) (2).
£800 - 1,200 £800 - 1,200
CNY7,100 - 11,000 CNY7,100 - 11,000
HK$8,800 - 13,000 HK$8,800 - 13,000

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IN THE MANNER OF CHEN LE SHENG SCENES FROM DREAM OF THE RED CHAMBER
Kowloon, cyclically dated Gengxu year, corresponding to 1910 20th century
Ink and pigment on paper, with an inscription and red seals, bearing Twenty-six leaves depicting various scenes from Cao Xueqin’s famous
signature, framed and glazed. novel, all mounted as a concertina album.
101cm (39 3/4in) x 80cm (31 1/2in) 44cm (17 1/4in) x 25cm (9 3/4in)
£500 - 700 £800 - 1,200
CNY4,400 - 6,200 CNY7,100 - 11,000
HK$5,500 - 7,700 HK$8,800 - 13,000

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 - PART I | 125