Wenqing Yang Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Wenqing Yang Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 05, 2020
Yan Bingwu & Yang Wenqing "True Katydid"
Est: $200 - $400
Yan Bingwu (Chinese, B. 1954) & Yang Wenqing (Chinese, B. 1951) "True Katydid" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor on Silk/Rice Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the 33c True Katydid Classic Collection Series stamp issued October 1, 1999. Classified as Pterophylla camellifolia, the True Katydid is one of several species of longhorned grasshoppers. This intriguing insect derives its name from the distinctive sound the male makes when rubbing its wings together to attract a female. True Katydids live in trees such as cherry, oak, maple and apple, and their slender, green bodies and thin, leaflike wing covers give them the appearance of a tree leaf. This camouflage serves as protection from predators. True Katydids have long antennae and jointed legs. Ridges located at the bases of the male's outer wings or wing covers are rubbed like a bow and fiddle, producing the unique "katydid" call. In the early fall, females lay about 100 to 150 eggs on leaves or twigs. When the young emerge in the spring, they resemble their parents, but because of their incomplete metamorphosis they are much smaller, lighter in color and lack wings. The most common species in the United States, True Katydids are found throughout the eastern regions of the Rocky Mountains. Other species that inhabit the eastern, western and southern areas of the United States have long, narrow wings and more slender bodies than the True Katydid. Many of these insects live in grass instead of trees. Image Size: 14.25 x 12.25 in. Overall Size: 14.75 x 12.25 in. Unframed. (B16509)
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May. 17, 2020
Yang Wenqing (B. 1951) "Year of the Rabbit"
Est: $200 - $400
Yang Wenqing (Chinese, B. 1951) "Year of the Rabbit" Signed lower middle. Mixed Media on Rice Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the 33c The Year of the Hare Lunar New Year Series stamp issued January 5, 1999. Dating back to the 27th C. B.C., the Chinese calendar is a combination of symbolism and mathematical complexities. Twelve animals are associated with the calendar -- the rat, ox, tiger, hare, dragon, serpent, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog and boar. During the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. - A.D. 220), the Chinese calendar was organized into repeating 12 year cycles, with each year designated by 1 of the 12 animals. The Chinese commonly refer to the year by its animal name -- 1999 is the Year of the Rabbit. Those born in a given year are said to share that animal's character traits. Legend has it that when Lord Buddha departed from Earth, all the animals were summoned to bid him farewell. Twelve animals showed up and the rabbit was fourth in line. Thus, people born during the Year of the Rabbit -- 1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987 and 1999 -- are not only affectionate, they're also sentimental, cautious, forgiving and successful in business. Used concurrently with the Western calendar (Gregorian), the Chinese calendar is considered to be yin-yang li, a "lunar-solar calendar." Since the 12 months of the Chinese calendar contain only 29 or 30 days each, the year does not add up to the 365 days of a solar year. To compensate, a double month is added every 30 months. The Chinese year begins with the second new moon after the winter solstice, sometime between January 21 and February 20. New Year's Day is a time of great celebration and is the most important day in the Chinese calendar. Image Size: 14 x 11.75 in. Overall Size: 14.5 x 12.5 in. Unframed. (B15389)
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May. 17, 2020
Yan Bingwu & Yang Wenqing "Yellow Garden Spider"
Est: $200 - $400
Yan Bingwu (Chinese, B. 1954) & Yang Wenqing (Chinese, B. 1951) "Yellow Garden Spider" Signed lower right. Watercolor on Silk/Rice Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the 33c Yellow Garden Spider Classic Collection Series stamp issued October 1, 1999. Identified by the distinctive pattern of its yellow and black abdomen, the Yellow Garden Spider is found throughout most of the continental United States. This spider suspends its vertical web in trees, bushes or any area or opening where insects are abundant. Woven in circular fashion, the web is designed to radiate outward from the center. The Yellow Garden Spider typically hangs upside down at the center of the web, where it patiently waits for a flying or jumping insect to become ensnared. Because of its poor eyesight, the Yellow Garden Spider must rely on its highly-developed sense of touch to capture its prey. The struggle of an insect caught in the web creates vibrations, alerting the spider that prey has been trapped. The spider quickly runs out to secure its victim, usually wrapping it in silk. A poison is injected into the prey, paralyzing it and converting the contents of the body to liquid. Later, the spider sinks its tubelike fangs into the victim to extract the fluid. The Yellow Garden Spider's profound sense of touch helps male spiders communicate with females. Before the male crawls cautiously onto the female's web, he first taps out a special message to alert her, because he is always in danger of being mistaken for prey. Size: 14.25 x 12 in. Unframed. (B16493)
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May. 17, 2020
Yan Bingwu & Yang Wenqing "Monarch Caterpillar"
Est: $200 - $400
Yan Bingwu (Chinese, B. 1954) & Yang Wenqing (Chinese, B. 1951) "Monarch Caterpillar" Signed lower left. Watercolor on Silk/Rice Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the 33c Monarch Caterpillar Classic Collection Series stamp issued October 1, 1999. Caterpillar is the common name for the larvae of a moth or butterfly. These wormlike creatures are identified by segmented, fleshy bodies sporting short, jointed legs on the thorax. On some abdominal segments, they also have unjointed, fleshy appendages called prolegs, which end in a cluster of tiny hooks. Most caterpillars are vegetarian and boast powerful jaws for chewing. During the pupa stage, the chewing mouth parts and the prolegs disappear as the larvae are transformed into adults. Caterpillars continuously exude a silk strand as they move along a leaf or stem. Many species use the silk to build a cocoon in which to pupate. The Monarch Caterpillar bears conspicuous white, yellow and black stripes. Two pairs of black fleshy filaments on the body's fore and hind parts are distinctive traits of this unique creature. The Monarch Caterpillar feeds on various milkweed plants, all of which are poisonous. Because grazing animals avoid milkweed, the Monarch Caterpillar does not run the risk of being accidentally eaten. In addition, the plant toxins are stored in the insect's haemolymph or "blood," so it is poisonous in all stages, thus protecting it from predation by other insects, birds or small mammals. Image Size: 14.25 x 12.25 in. Overall Size: 14.25 x 12.25 in. Unframed. (B16502)
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Apr. 05, 2020
Yang Wenqing (B. 1951) "Suzhou Gardens"
Est: $300 - $600
Yang Wenqing (Chinese, B. 1951) "Suzhou Gardens" Original Mixed Media on Rice Paper painting. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting appeared on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 50c The Gardens of Suzhou, China Souvenir Sheet issued September 12, 1995. Under the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the city of Suzhou was the site of more than 270 sumptuous gardens. By the 20th century, however, most were in ruins. Today, of the dozen or so that remain intact, the Garden of Harmony is one of the most popular. Situated in the city center, it was revamped during the 19th century to incorporate features from other gardens. In the southern section of Suzhou stands the Garden of the Master of the Nets. This delightful spot features a handsome array of plants as well as several buildings. Another Suzhou landmark is one of China's oldest gardens -- the Garden of the Pavilion of Azure Waves. It once surrounded a general's villa during the 10th century. A low retaining wall and a double arcade connecting the inner and outer sections distinguish it from other gardens in the city. Image Size: 7.75 x 12.5 in. Overall Size: 10.75 x 15 in. Unframed. (B15072)
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Apr. 05, 2020
Yang Wenqing (B. 1951) "Lemans Lake"
Est: $300 - $600
Yang Wenqing (Chinese, B. 1951) "Lemans Lake" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor on Rice Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. Lemans Lake is located in southwest Switzerland and to the east of France. Covering 531 square kilometers, the lake is surrounded by mountain peaks that are covered with snow all year round. This is a beautiful and famous scenic area and health resort in Switzerland. The Chillon Castle on Lemans Lake is one of the country's oldest castles. Inside the castle are the church, bridges, towers, warehouses, prisons and underground passageways. On the walls and pillars of the castle are many autographs and paintings added by centuries of visitors. Standing on the top of the castle, one can see all the beautiful views of the lake. Image Size: 12 x 14 in. Overall Size: 16 x 20 in. Unframed. (B16205)
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Apr. 05, 2020
Yang Wenqing (B. 1951) "Shouxi Lake"
Est: $300 - $600
Yang Wenqing (Chinese, B. 1951) "Shouxi Lake" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor on Rice Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. Shouxi Lake is located in the western suburbs of Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province. The 5-kilometer-long lake is a famous scenic spot of the city. As the lake is narrow and long compared with the West Lake in Hangzhou and beautiful in its own way, it is called Shouxi Lake, which means "slender west lake." The lake was formed with crisscrossing rivers. Later, buildings were constructed by adopting the techniques of Chinese garden design. Along the lake are both natural scenes and gardens of unique Yangzhou style, creating a piece of landscape painting. The most famous scenes are the 24 bridges including Great Rainbow Bridge and Five Pavilion Bridge. Image Size: 12.5 x 14 in. Overall Size: 16 x 20 in. Unframed. (B16206)
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Mar. 01, 2020
Yang Wenqing (B. 1951) "Shouxi Lake Garden"
Est: $200 - $400
Yang Wenqing (Chinese, B. 1951) "Shouxi Lake Garden" Signed lower right. Watercolor on Rice Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. Shouxi Lake is located in the western suburbs of Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province. The 5-kilometer-long lake is a famous scenic spot of the city. As the lake is narrow and long compared with the West Lake in Hangzhou and beautiful in its own way, it is called Shouxi Lake, which means "slender west lake." The lake was formed with crisscrossing rivers. Later, buildings were constructed by adopting the techniques of Chinese garden design. Along the lake are both natural scenes and gardens of unique Yangzhou style, creating a piece of landscape painting. The most famous scenes are the 24 bridges including Great Rainbow Bridge and Five Pavilion Bridge. Image Size: 12 x 14 in. Overall Size: 16 x 20 in. Unframed. (B16204)
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