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A Chinese painting, signed Wenhuan 文焕, dated 1888. 'Moving rocks from the water'.

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12 000 - 15 000 SEK
1 160 - 1 450 EUR
1 330 - 1 660 USD
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For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Senior specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
A Chinese painting, signed Wenhuan 文焕, dated 1888. 'Moving rocks from the water'.

With calligraphy and three seals in red. Ink and colour on paper. Depicting a group of men moving rocks from the water under the supervision of a group of litterati. Measure motif 92x165 cm. Measure with frame 112x185 cm.

Wear, damages.

Provenance

From the Collection of Elsa (1910-2003) and Cyril Holm (1894 – 1960), Stockholm. The couple shared a passion for art, Chinese antiques and philosophy, they were active in creating their collection and decorating their villa in Danderyd up until 1960. Thence by descent.