2 Chinese 20th c. Folio Paintings ex Malcolm Lein
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Group of two Chinese folio paintings, both 20th century. One depicting a scholar speaking to two children and the other depicting scholars discussing a scroll of calligraphy.
Provenance: From the collection of Malcolm E. Lein, former director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art.
Malcolm Emil Lein (1913-2003) was the director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art during its early and formative years. During his 30-year tenure, he fought to procure the museum funding, grow its permanent collection, and establish it as St. Paul's premiere gallery. Along with his wife Miriam, who worked at the Walker Art Center, he was a fixture in the Twin Cities artistic community throughout his life.
(Each) Sight; height: 10 1/4 x width: 8 1/4 in. Framed; height: 14 3/4 x width: 11 3/4 in.
Provenance: From the collection of Malcolm E. Lein, former director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art.
Malcolm Emil Lein (1913-2003) was the director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art during its early and formative years. During his 30-year tenure, he fought to procure the museum funding, grow its permanent collection, and establish it as St. Paul's premiere gallery. Along with his wife Miriam, who worked at the Walker Art Center, he was a fixture in the Twin Cities artistic community throughout his life.
(Each) Sight; height: 10 1/4 x width: 8 1/4 in. Framed; height: 14 3/4 x width: 11 3/4 in.
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2 Chinese 20th c. Folio Paintings ex Malcolm Lein
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