Lot 496

Chinese Painting of Pine Bough by Gao Jianfu

A watercolor and ink painting on paper by Gao Jianfu. The painting, which has three seals, depicts a pine bough. It is mounted on a silk backing with silk dowels. Dimensions are: 35 1/2 in. tall X 12 1/2 in. wide; 90.2 cm tall X 31.8 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.It is in good condition with minor creasing.From the estate of Professor Hing Tong. Hing Tong (16 February 1922–4 March 2007) was a leading American mathematician. He is well known for providing the original proof of the Katetov–Tong insertion theorem. Born in Canton, China, Tong

Estimate $4,000.00-6,000.00

Sold for $19,000.00