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Georgette Chen — Lion dance mask 舞獅
Georgette Chen

Lion dance mask 舞獅

1965

Georgette Chen's 'Lion dance mask 舞獅' is a 1965 oil painting that depicts a traditional Chinese ceremonial object. The work bridges Eastern cultural heritage with Western painterly techniques, reflecting Chen's bicultural artistic practice. The painting captures the vibrant energy and symbolic significance of the lion dance in Chinese culture.

Medium
oil on canvas

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50th Anniversary Modern Evening Auction

April 5, 2023

Estimate: $3,500,000$6,000,000

Lot 1034

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Georgette Chen, Lion dance mask 舞獅, 1965

Georgette Chen's 'Lion dance mask 舞獅' is a 1965 oil painting that depicts a traditional Chinese ceremonial object. The work bridges Eastern cultural heritage with Western painterly techniques, reflecting Chen's bicultural artistic practice. The painting captures the vibrant energy and symbolic significance of the lion dance in Chinese culture.

Medium
oil on canvas
Year
1965
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Cultural, 20th Century, Singaporean, Asian, Theatrical, Mask, Colorful, Figurative, Oil on Canvas, Still Life

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