Liu Dan (China, b 1953 & Andy Kay (1948-2022): 1983 Sketch Book including a full page red conte crayon portrait by Liu Dan of Director/Choreographer Patrice Montagnon, 2 preparatory heads of Montagnon in black conte by Liu Dan and 1 sketch of a dancer by Liu Dan drawn during rehearsals while Liu Dan and Andy Kay together did all the painting for both the fabrics used for the dancers? multi-colored costumes and the sumptuous sets for the 1983 premier of Patrice Montagnon?s ballet ?Happy Birthday? at the Frankfurt Opera in Germany. For more on this work see: https://mrsonyho.wixsite.com/andykayzenhall/copy-of-commisioned-work The sketch book also contains working sketches by Andy Kay and 6 ink drawings by Andy Kay including a charming full color drawing of a friend's Sienna Italy Kitchen. Height of book 16 inches (40.5 cm.) X width of book 12 1/2 inches (31.5 cm.). PROVENANCE: Estate of Andy Kay, Hawaii. For more information on Mr Kay see: https://mrsonyho.wixsite.com/andykayzenhall/bio Liu Dan was born in Nanjing, China in 1953 and studied at the Jiangsu Chinese Painting Academy, 1978?1981, Liu Dan moved with his wife to Hawaii in 1981 where he worked with Andy Kay & the Ulu Mau Studios. Mr Liu's work is in the collections of numerous Museums, Private Collections, with many books and catalogues on him and his art. In 2006 he relocated to Beijing, China where he currently lives and works.

Age related wear and minor stains with some conte crayon offsets to Liu Dan's drawings. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.