FROM ANTIQUITY TO THE 20TH CENTURY

A NGUYEN PHAN CHANH, VIETNAMESE, INK AND GOUACHE ON SILK PAINTING

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Start price: $2,000

Estimated price: $3,000 - $4,000

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Nguyen Phan Chanh, (Vietnamese, 1892 – 1984), an ink and color painting on silk, "To Play O An Quan." This work emerged from Nyugen’s study of the everyday winter lives of villagers in Kim Lien village in Hanoi. Here young girls are intent upon their game of ‘O An Quan’ played with marbles. Signed with Chinese characters. Matted and framed.

Note: Nguyen Phan Chanh was recognized to make substantial contributions to Vietnamese silk paintings in the early 20th century throughout the history of Vietnamese Fine Arts. He laid the foundation for Vietnamese silk paintings with a consistent style throughout his career path.

15.5 x 23 (39.4 X 58.4 cm.)

Condition: Painting inside in perfect condition. Glass is dirty and smudged. Wooden frame shows signs of age with scratches, dents, and scuffs throughout. Two holes in the paper covering on back.