Lot 86: CHEN CHI WATER COLOR SPRING TIME FRAMED

Chinese traditional watercolor, CHEN CHI (American/Chinese, 1912-2005) 'Spring Time' ; Signed & Stamped, Framed Watercolor on paper depicting junk boat on a river through branches with blooming pink flowers. Titled 'Springtime'. Signed with inscriptions followed by artist signature red seal on lower left. Additional red seal to upper right. Mounted in wooden frame in bamboo motif, set behind glass. This watercolor by Chen Chi of a winter landscape blends Chen Chis Eastern heritage with his Western training. Depicting trees in the snow set against a row of buildings, the artist creates a calm atmosphere through the muted color palette. Signed Chen Chi and bearing the Chinese stamp, this work is inscribed in Chinese on the lower right. It measures 15 1/4 x 22 inches and was painted in 1969. This work is double-sided, and taped along the upper edge. There is slight mat burn along the 1/4 inch edge, but otherwise appears in overall good condition. Taped along upper edge; slight mat burn along 1/4 inch edge; Otherwise appears in basic good condition.

Visible image area measures 18 1/4" height x 27" width (46.3cm x 68.6cm).

Paper, Watercolor

20th Century

Over all in EXCELLENT condition, with natural imperfection on the medium (paper or silk), regardless from any major damages; includes light blooms, discoloration and minor fading. Consider Normal due to the ages. All lots are sold as is and where is. Lauren Galleries provides condition reports upon request to aide in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Lauren Galleries does not give refunds based on condition. Lauren Galleries does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.

Chen Chi, Born in China in 1912, Chen Chi entered art school in 1931. As a student, Chen was a member of the White Swan Art Club, a group of students interested in Western materials, artists and techniques, particularly of the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists. Unlike other students, Chen did not completely abandon the traditions of Chinese art, instead he created a unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures. His first solo show was in Shanghai in 1940, and since then his work has been exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum, Corcoran Gallery, Grand Central Art Galleries, Metropolitan Museum in New York, National Academy of Design, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. In 1947 he came to the United States on a cultural exchange program, and became a citizen in 1964. His illustrations appeared in major American magazines, including the Ford Motor Company Magazine, Colliers, Sports Illustrated, and Horizon.

Essex County Section National Council of Jewish Women label to verso. Boca Raton Estate.

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