Insect and Bamboo by Chao Shao-an, ink and colour on paper, framed, sold Jul 2016

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Insect and Bamboo

Chao Shao-an (Chinese, 1905–1998)

A$8,540 price realized incl. premium

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Medium: Drawing (ink) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “ink and colour on paper, framed”
Support: Paper
Signed / inscribed: Inscribed and signed with one seal of the artist
Category: Drawings
Dimensions: 29 x 36 cm
Auction house: Smith & Singer
Sale: Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design (AU0807)
Date: July 19, 2016
Location: Sydney, Australia
Lot: 52
Estimate: A$2,500 – A$3,500 (≈ $1,873 – $2,623) (≈ £1,425 – £1,995) (≈ €1,698 – €2,377)
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