Duck and Fish Decoys, Folk Art, Art Glass, Decorative Arts and Furniture
Lot 244:
Description
This work by David Lee depicts five large red poppies with dark centers, rendered in watercolor and gouache on toned paper. The composition is accented with stylized blue and green foliage, blending contemporary aesthetics with traditional East Asian brushwork. The painting is signed in the lower left DAVID LEE above the date 78. Adjacent to the signature is a red square artist seal and a vertical column of three Chinese characters. The artwork is housed in a carved wooden frame featuring a gold-toned inner fillet and a light cream-colored mat. An oval black and gold label on the verso is marked Gallery III with a telephone number.
Overall frame height: 21 1/4 inches
Overall frame width: 26 1/2 inches.
Condition report:
The artwork appears well-preserved on the front with light toning to the matting. The verso shows significant water staining and tidelines across the brown paper dust cover, primarily along the top, left, and bottom right edges. The wooden frame exhibits minor surface scuffs and light wear.
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