Gua Zhou

Lot 50: CHOW KWA (Chinese, act. 1855-1880) WILLIAMS HOUS

Name: CHOW KWA (Chinese, act. 1855-1880) WILLIAMS HOUS
Brand: Grogan & Company
SKU: 6n9chzqvij

Est: $15,000 USD - $20,000 USDSold:

Grogan & CompanyBoston, MA, USMay 27, 2007

Item Overview

Description

CHOW KWA (Chinese, act. 1855-1880) FRANKLIN DELANO WILLIAMS HOUSE, SHANGHAI dated and inscribed Chow Kwa with Chinese letters on verso stretcher in black ink; oil on canvas; 17 3/4 x 23 3/4 inches

Artist or Maker

Gua Zhou

Condition Report

lined; blacklight has inpainting in several areas; touch up estimate 3-5%

Provenance

Descended from original owner

Notes

It is purported that Franklin Delano Williams commissioned the painting, which has remained in the family until this time. Franklin Delano Williams, a Boston merchant, was known to have frequented Shang Hai in the mid 19th century.

Auction Details

The May Auction

Grogan & Company

May 27, 2007, 12:00 PM EST

20 Charles Street, Boston, MA, 02114, US

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