Chinese Lee Man Fong 1913-1988 Young Girl Masonite Oil Painting 17.6x23.4"

Up for consideration is a fine Indonesian Portrait of a Young Girl by World Famous Chinese artist Lee Man Fong (1913-1988). It measures 17.6 x 23.4 inches without the frame and is painted on masonite. I purchased this years ago from a wealthy world travelers estate and is part of my personal collection and of which I am selling now as I am retiring due to personal health. A similar painting same subject same size from etc...was sold in 2011 please see photos of the listings. His auction record was in 2013 for 4.3 Million BALI LIFE Save Lot Oil on masonite Created:1962-64 39.37" x 95.67" Signed Lower Left Auction:11/23/2013 Lot: 41View all lots Christie's Hong Kong Asian 20th Century & Contemporary Art (Evening Sale) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sales Price:$4,637,760 (HKD 35,960,000) Estimated:n/a $1,231/sq. inch Buyer fees included Oil on canvas 23.62" x 17.72" Signed Lower Left Auction:04/29/2011 Lot: 18View all lots Claude Aguttes Tableaux XIXème et Modernes Drouot Richelieu -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sales Price:$22,680 (€15,301) $54/sq. inch Buyer fees included Estimated: $17,785 - $22,235 (€12,000 - €15,000)  If you have any questions or something to share please message me. Buyer pays shipping.  This can be hand delivered to anywhere in the continental US. After 26 years in online patronage it is certain that JohnnyCrystal is a name you can trust... BIOGRAPHY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF ASKART Lee Man Fong (November 14, 1913 - April 3, 1988) was a painter born in Guangzhou, China. His father, a merchant with ten children, brought him to Singapore. When his father died in 1930, Man Fong had to work hard to earn a living for his mother and siblings using his skill in painting ads and artwork. However, that was not enough for him. In 1932, he moved to Jakarta, Indonesia. The tension between nationalist groups such as Persagi (Persatuan Ahli-ahli Gambar Indonesia, or Association of Indonesian Draughtsmans) and Indische-Holland kunstkring community stimulated him. In 1942, Man Fong was jailed because of his opposition to Japanese colonialism in Indonesia. After six months in jail, Takahashi Masao helped him gain freedom. This Japanese officer was interested in his artistic potential. In 1946, President Sukarno heard about him when Fong had his solo exhibition in Jakarta. Sukarno then knew that Man Fong was given Malino scholarship from Van Mook, the Netherland government. In Europe, many of his exhibitions were successful. He briefly returned to Indonesia, and went back to held exhibitions from Den Haag to Paris. In 1952 he returned to Jakarta. The visit from Sukarno and Dullah, the official palace painter at that time, encouraged him to established Yin Hua in 1955. Yin Hua is an organization of Chinese painter that had its office in Lokasari Street, Jakarta. Many art exhibitions were organized by Yin Hua. In 1956, Yin Hua was invited to held exhibition in China. Relationship between Sukarno and Man Fong was improved. His beautiful and perfect works matched with Sukarno's taste. For him, Man Fong's art was an escape from revolutionary spirit. Sukarno didn't have any particular preference theme in art. Only ten percent of all of his collection had nationalism theme. "A thing of beauty is a joy forever," is his remark about his taste on art. Therefore, when Dullah suggested him to appoint Man Fong as the next presidential painter, Sukarno agreed it without hesitance. Source: Wikipedia, Warmest Regards, Johnny JohnnyCrystal Est. 1987