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Kairong "Kai" Liu (Chinese/American, b. 1958). Large oil on canvas painting depicting a peaceful summer forest. Signed along the lower left. Height: 63 in x width: 95 1/2 in x depth: 2 in.

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Kairong "Kai" Liu (Chinese/American, b. 1958). Large oil on canvas painting depicting a peaceful summer forest. Signed along the lower left. Height: 63 in x width: 95 1/2 in x depth: 2 in.

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A LIU QING ‘KINGFISHER AND LOTUS’ BAMBOO WRISTREST BY XU YAN, CHINA, DATED 1944 A LIU QING ‘KINGFISHER AND LOTUS’ BAMBOO WRISTREST BY XU YAN, CHINA, DATED 1944 Expert’s note: The highly intricate technique of liu qing demands an exceptional level of skill, leaving absolutely no margin for error as the artist delicately carves away the negative space of the yellow-green skin to unveil the desired scene amongst the darker and more fibrous inner layer. The stunning result creates an effect of traditional Chinese brush and ink painting. Exquisitely carved on the convex side in the liu qing technique, partially reserving the bamboo skin, to depict a resting kingfisher beside a pond with a large lotus blossom as well as furled leaves, lily pads, and two fish. Inscriptions: Left, signed and dated ‘Xu Yan in the Spring of 1944’, and titled ‘Lotus Pond Pleasure’. Two seals of the artist. Lower right, one seal of the artist. Provenance: Chicago trade. Condition: Good condition with minor old wear, expected age cracks, few tiny losses. Weight: 193.4 g Dimensions: Length 32.2 cm Wristrests have been used for centuries in Chinese calligraphy and painting, and they continue to be valued by artists who practice these traditional art forms. They serve as practical tools allowing the artist to make delicate brushstrokes or intricate calligraphy, also alleviating fatigue by providing a comfortable position and reducing strain on the muscles and tendons of the hand and wrist. The pairing of a kingfisher and lotus has been a popular theme in Chinese art and literature for centuries. The kingfisher, revered for its vibrant and iridescent feathers, is seen as an auspicious symbol of prosperity and believed to possess protective qualities against evil spirits and misfortune. The lotus, with its ability to emerge from murky waters and blossom into a beautiful flower, is seen as a metaphor for resilience and strength in the face of adversity. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Bonhams Hong Kong, 26 May 2013, lot 11 Price: HKD 100,000 or approx. EUR 15,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A finely carved bamboo 'bird and lotus' wristrest, signed Xu Subai (1909-1975) Expert remark: Compare the closely related wrist rest form, bird and lotus subject, and liu qing technique. Note the smaller size (27 cm).

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