Sanyu Chinese-French Modernist Oil on Canvas (in the style of)
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This lot consists of a hand painted oil on canvas rendered in style of the Chinese-French painter Sanyu (1901-1966)
Sanyu was a Chinese-French artist that created prints, drawings, and paintings. His work fused the histories of European still-life and figurative painting with the traditions of Chinese calligraphy. Considered a master of form and color, he was sometimes referred to as the Chinese Matisse.” Born Chang Yu on October 14, 1901 in Nanchong, China, he was tutored in calligraphy and painting from a young age. In 1921, he travelled to Paris to study at the Ecole nationale superieure des Beaux-Arts and the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere. While in Paris, he discovered the work of Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. In 1948, Sanyu travelled to New York where he became a close friend of the photographer Robert Frank. It was Frank who later established the Sanyu Scholarship Fund at Yale University in his honor. Today, a large quantity of his work can be found in the collection of the National Museum of History in Taiwan. The artist died in his studio on August 12, 1966 in Paris, France.
DIMENSIONS:
Unframed 10.2"x8.6" (26x22cm)
Framed 14.1"x12.5" (36x32cm)
PROVENANCE:
Private French Collection
Sanyu was a Chinese-French artist that created prints, drawings, and paintings. His work fused the histories of European still-life and figurative painting with the traditions of Chinese calligraphy. Considered a master of form and color, he was sometimes referred to as the Chinese Matisse.” Born Chang Yu on October 14, 1901 in Nanchong, China, he was tutored in calligraphy and painting from a young age. In 1921, he travelled to Paris to study at the Ecole nationale superieure des Beaux-Arts and the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere. While in Paris, he discovered the work of Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. In 1948, Sanyu travelled to New York where he became a close friend of the photographer Robert Frank. It was Frank who later established the Sanyu Scholarship Fund at Yale University in his honor. Today, a large quantity of his work can be found in the collection of the National Museum of History in Taiwan. The artist died in his studio on August 12, 1966 in Paris, France.
DIMENSIONS:
Unframed 10.2"x8.6" (26x22cm)
Framed 14.1"x12.5" (36x32cm)
PROVENANCE:
Private French Collection
Condition
Overall excellent condition considering the age of the artwork. No tears, paint loss, or serious aesthetic damage. All the pieces in this catalog are sold in the style of the artist, they are not accompanied by any authentication issued by the artist's authority. They are not included in the artist's catalog. In the artist's style means that the piece may have been painted by the artist, or someone else inspired by the artist's style. The authority of this piece is unknown. Some pieces are accompanied by certificates issued by independent art appraisal, if you have questions about the certification of any piece in this catalog please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Sanyu Chinese-French Modernist Oil on Canvas (in the style of)
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