Description
This artwork titled "Chinatown, San Francisco" c.1975 is a watercolor on paper by noted Chinese/American artist Sun Ying, 1919-2016. It is hand signed at the lower left corner by the artist, stamped with the artist red ink stamp at the lower right corner. The artwork size is 15 x 22 inches, framed is 27 x 33.5 inches. It is beautifully custom framed in a wooden gold frame, with gold color spacer and fabric matting. It is in excellent condition.
About the artist.
1919
Sun Ying SunYing ( 1919-2016 ) known as (Sun Dashi DaShi) was born on November 8,
in a poor family, in Gaotang Xian, Shandong Province, in China.
1949
Based in Taipei, he devoted himself entirely to painting and influenced the world of art
by creating several painting societies as the Chinese Association of Ink Painting .
Taiwan awarded him the Golden Cup Award.
1960 / 1970
He exhibited his works in Australia, Brazil, Germany, Malaysia and United States.
1974
He went to live in the United States.
1982
After a visit to his family, he returned to China.
1984
With Qi Baishi and Xu Beihong, he took part to the touring exhibition in Soviet Union.
1988
He went to Japan to attend the 22nd exhibition of Contemporary Art.
1991
Exhibition at the Tokyo Art Museum.
1993
Great exhibition of painting and calligraphy at the Art Museum of China.
2000
The Sun Dashi Museum opened in his hometown, with paintings and calligraphy,
donated by the artist.
2016
On November 30, at 17:16, he died of illness at the age of 98 years.
The work of Sun Ying is held in collections and museums worldwide.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor
Details:
Art Subjects: Cityscape
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
About the artist.
1919
Sun Ying SunYing ( 1919-2016 ) known as (Sun Dashi DaShi) was born on November 8,
in a poor family, in Gaotang Xian, Shandong Province, in China.
1949
Based in Taipei, he devoted himself entirely to painting and influenced the world of art
by creating several painting societies as the Chinese Association of Ink Painting .
Taiwan awarded him the Golden Cup Award.
1960 / 1970
He exhibited his works in Australia, Brazil, Germany, Malaysia and United States.
1974
He went to live in the United States.
1982
After a visit to his family, he returned to China.
1984
With Qi Baishi and Xu Beihong, he took part to the touring exhibition in Soviet Union.
1988
He went to Japan to attend the 22nd exhibition of Contemporary Art.
1991
Exhibition at the Tokyo Art Museum.
1993
Great exhibition of painting and calligraphy at the Art Museum of China.
2000
The Sun Dashi Museum opened in his hometown, with paintings and calligraphy,
donated by the artist.
2016
On November 30, at 17:16, he died of illness at the age of 98 years.
The work of Sun Ying is held in collections and museums worldwide.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor
Details:
Art Subjects: Cityscape
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; Excellent
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
27 x 33.5 x 2 in
Sun Ying, Chinatown, San Francisco, Circa 1975
Estimate $2,000-$3,570
Starting Bid
$1,000
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