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Gourds, ink on paper, 20th century, signed Qi Baishi (齊白石, 1…
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2015
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Gourds, ink on paper, 20th century, signed Qi Baishi (齊白石, 1…
See original version (French)
Estimate CHF 800 - CHF 1,200
Voluntary lot
Description
Gourds, ink on paper, 20th century, signed Qi Baishi (齊白石, 1864–1957), dated 1938 according to the inscription, with a collector’s seal belonging to Edward T. Chow, 85 × 39 cm (painting)
Provenance: the collection of Edward T. Chow (Qiu Yanzhi, 仇焱之, 1910–1980), which has remained in the family to this day. Edward T. Chow was one of the most important collectors and dealers of Chinese art of the 20th century, particularly renowned for his collection of ceramics. Based in Geneva from 1967 onwards, he built up a collection that has become a benchmark in the field of Chinese art.
General surface wear
Overall dimensions, including mount: approx. 194.5 x 50 cm
Some rippling of the paper
Gourds, painting on paper, 20th century, bearing a signature by Qi Baishi (齊白石, 1864–1957), dated 1938 according to the inscription, with an Edward T. Chow collection seal, 85 × 39 cm (painting)
Provenance: Edward T. Chow Collection (Qiu Yanzhi, 仇焱之, 1910–1980), thence by descent within the family to the present day
A 20th-century painting on paper
Signed by Qi Baishi (1864–1957)
Inscribed with the year 1938
Collector’s seal of Qiu Yanzhi
85 x 39 cm
Provenance: formerly in the collection of Qiu Yanzhi (Edward T. Chow, 1910–1980), subsequently preserved by the family to the present day
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About the sale
Art from the Orient and the Far East – Paintings and sculptures
Auction location
Auction time
09/23/2026 at 10:00 AM
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