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Yang Yanwen was born in Hebei province and graduated from the Wu Guanzhong Painting Studio in the Beijing Institute of Art in 1963. Proficient in both Chinese and Western painting techniques, he developed a distinctive style characterized by rhythmic brushwork, bright colors, and a graceful atmosphere. Yang Yanwen exhibited widely in China and abroad and then worked in the Beijing Painting Academy. The owner of this collection recalls that both he and Wu Guanzhong advised the artist to diversify his painting themes.
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Condition report
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture. - There is staining near the lower-left corner of the scroll, as well as writing in pencil on the reverse of the painting. - It is in our opinion that this lot is in overall excellent condition.