The Arts of Asia, India, & the Middle East
Tue, Jul 18, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 351
Hu Yongkai Woman with Cat Reading Watercolor
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $500,000 | $25,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $50,000 |
| $10,000,000 | $100,000 |
Hu Yongkai (Chinese, b. 1945). Ink and watercolor painting depicting a woman with a fan seated on a couch in front of a calligraphy filled screen. Next to her rests a wooden stand with a box of text, one of which is open that she appears to be reading. A white cat lounges on the cushion opposite her.
Sight; height: 18 1/2 in x width: 18 3/4 in. Framed; height: 25 in x width: 24 3/4 in.
No visible tears, losses, or restoration under UV light. No visible foxing or soiling. The color is bold and bright. There is light craquelure began to form along the green areas and along the upper left quadrant. Along the light blue-grey background, along the upper right and lower part of the painting, there are areas where the paint is not applied evenly; however, it appears to be original to the painting. Framed under plexiglass. Inspected out of frame; however, the verso could not be inspected due to the nature of how the artwork is framed- the top of the mat is glued to the other side of the mat. Wear to the frame.
Sight; height: 18 1/2 in x width: 18 3/4 in. Framed; height: 25 in x width: 24 3/4 in.
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