Movement: Fine Chinese & Southeast Asian Art
By Revere Auctions
Sep 12, 2023
755 Prior Ave N #235C, St Paul, MN, US, United States
Movement: smooth lines of calligraphy, carefully carved jade, and the captured motion of Ju Ming's "Single Whip" bronze. All of these works embody the movement and grace associated with the arts of Asia. This sale offers a carefully curated selection of fine paintings and sculptures, rare pieces of furniture, and exquisite jades. Included are selections from Ruth Stricker Dayton and Bruce Dayton's collection at the Marsh, items from the collection of Malcolm E. Lein, and an excellent group of jade carvings and snuff bottles from one collection of a prominent Minneapolis owner.
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LOT 2:

2 Chinese 20th c. Folio Paintings ex Malcolm Lein

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Sold for: $150
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$ 100
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Auction took place on Sep 12, 2023 at Revere Auctions
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2 Chinese 20th c. Folio Paintings ex Malcolm Lein
Group of two Chinese folio paintings, both 20th century. One depicting a scholar speaking to two children and the other depicting scholars discussing a scroll of calligraphy.

Provenance: From the collection of Malcolm E. Lein, former director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art.

Malcolm Emil Lein (1913-2003) was the director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art during its early and formative years. During his 30-year tenure, he fought to procure the museum funding, grow its permanent collection, and establish it as St. Paul's premiere gallery. Along with his wife Miriam, who worked at the Walker Art Center, he was a fixture in the Twin Cities artistic community throughout his life.

(Each) Sight; height: 10 1/4 x width: 8 1/4 in. Framed; height: 14 3/4 x width: 11 3/4 in.
Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.

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