Lot 140
BONIAN REN (CHINESE 1840-1896)
SET OF TEN GILT, INK AND WATERCOLOUR 'BIRDS AND FLOWERS' PAINTINGS
Fine Asian & Islamic Works of Art
Auction: 6 November 2019 at 12:00 GMT
£2,375
Description
清 任伯年 金箔花鳥設色金籤畫（十幅）
comprising ten gilt paintings, featuring various types of birds with flowers
Dimensions
23cm x 17cm
Footnote
Provenance: From the collection of the late Donald Black.
Note: Donald Black was a renowned Jockey champion in Hong Kong in the mid-20th century. He moved to Hong Kong after the Second World War, following his service in the British Navy, stationed off India. As an accountant he was a partner with Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co, until his retirement in 1962, when he returned to Great Britain.