WANG NUNG 王農 (CHINA, 1926-2013) STUDENT OF XU BEIHONG XU 徐悲鴻 (CHINA, 1895-1953) Le jeune bouvier - Young cowherd 1984 Ink and colors on paper Inscribed with a long calligraphy on the upper right: ‘甲子年夏日王農作’ Signed on the lower left with an artist seal Bears an artist seal on the middle left part Dated on the lower left: Summer 1984 Framed with a glass Dimensions (the sole painting): 70 x 100 cm Provenance: - a Parisian private collection; - exhibited in June 1985 at the Centre International d’Art Contemporain, rue Taine, Paris, 75012; - published in the exhibition catalog, p. 43. Note: Born in 1925 in Liaoning province, China, Wang Nung studied painting with major artists such as Xu Beihong, Li Keran 李可染 (1907-1989) and Wu Zuoren 吴作人 (1908-1997) etc. In 1946, he graduated from the Beijing Fine Arts Institute. Amidst his main subjects are characters from the Chinese traditional theater, but also from traditional operas as well as horses. Like his master, Xu Beihong, he traveled to France several times. 中国画作 （王農（1926-2013），徐悲鸿（1895-1953）学生） NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.