AN ALBUM OF CHINESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS

AN ALBUM OF CHINESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS

20TH CENTURY

Containing twenty-two prints of works by Qi Baishi, depicting various flowers, birds, animals, fruits, vegetables and other designs, each with an inscription and seal mark, together with a woodblock print of prawns, 31.9cm x 46.5cm max. (2)

Provenance: from the collection of Mary Colinet (née Skiotis), and thence by descent. Mary Colinet was born in Beijing on 20th August 1928. She married her husband Paul Colinet in Tianjin in September 1947 and later left Tianjin for France in 1953. Mary collected Chinese art and antiques, particularly during the period between 1964 and 1975 when she lived in Hong Kong. Mary spoke Greek as her first language and was also proficient in Mandarin, English and French. According to the family, during her time living in Tianjin, Mary visited Qi Baishi's studio and had scrolls painted by Qi Baishi for her in her presence. She also bought other pieces painted by students working for Qi Baishi.