DuMouchelles
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Fine & Decorative Arts, Furniture and Antiques

Sun, Jun 11, 2017 12:00PM EDT - Mon, Jun 12, 2017 12:00PM EDT
Lot 2187

CHINESE PAINTINGS ON SILK EARLY 20TH C. TWO

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
CHINESE PAINTINGS ON SILK, EARLY 20TH C., TWO, H 36", ROSES AND CHRYSANTHEMUMS:Including a blossoming rose bush with birds perching and flying about, signed and stamped in the lower left corner (see additional photo), measures H.36" x 12 3/8"; together with a blossoming chrysanthemum bush with a grouse type bird at the base, not apparently marked, measures H.36" x 13". Overall measurements for both, H.43" x 19". From the collection of Mrs. G. G. Scranton, international traveler from the late 1900's to the mid twentieth century. Friend and patron of Mrs. Dagny Carter, a notable scholar, influenced this collection.

Condition

There is light foxing noted to the chrysanthemum blossoms. There are a few minor holes and wear noted to each, as viewed in the unopened frame.