Teng-Hiok Chiu (Chinese-American, 1903-1972) Oil On Board, "Boats On Shore Tangier II", 1936
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Location: BRG-Greenwich
Item #: 239186
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Item Description
Teng-Hiok Chiu (Chinese-American, 1903-1972) was a Chinese Modern & Contemporary artist with a focus on painting.
Chiu was born in 1903 in Xiamen, Fujian Province. From a young age Chiu seized artistic opportunities. In 1920, Chiu began his studies abroad where he quickly became a known member within various European and American artistic groups. Of note, Chiu was the first known foreigner to have been granted membership of Royal Society of British Artists.
Chiu's style fantastically blended Eastern and Western artistic aesthetics. His use of color and perspective is unique. His works often bear resemblance to Chinese scroll paintings which are laid out in longer scrolls than is typical of Western artistic ideals. The idea that the artist takes the viewer on a journey, leading the viewers gaze.
The work offered for sale is an oil on board painting vibrantly depicts colored boats docked on striking yellow sand, leading to a town in the background.
Signed and dated '36 lower right. A leaflet affixed to the back provides additional information about the artist and the title of the piece.
Presented in a banded brown-gilt frame.
Sight: 13 3/4"h x 17 3/4"w
Frame: 18 1/2"h x 22 1/2"w
Provenance: This painting was loaned to the Lyman Allyn Museum of New London, CT from the M. Knoedler & Co., Inc. gallery of NYC, for the Museum's show of Teng Chiu's work in February 1943. It is assumed this painting is # 15, "Boats", on the list which can be found in the lot images.
*PAPERWORK DISPLAYED IN THE LOT IMAGES DOES NOT ACCOMPANY THE PAINTING, BUT CAN BE PRINTED OUT FROM THE LOT IMAGES.
Condition: Displays well with minor discoloration and short board checking on the sand lower right. Discoloration and finish wear to frame as seen in pictures.
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