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    YANG SANLANG (1907-1995)

    Summer in Spain

    1977

    Oil on Canvas
    60.5x72.5cm

    Signed S. Yang in English

    Estimate TWD 1,400,000-1,800,000
    USD 47,500-61,000
    HKD 0-0

    Hammer Price TWD 1,534,000
    USD 51,912
    HKD 0

With a certificate of authenticity from Yang San Long Art Museum

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Yang San-Lang’s talent can be seen in his early years; however, during an era of conservative time, “artist” can’t be regarded as an occupation. Yang’s father objected the idea of the career as an artist. Yet, Yang secretly saved up for tuition and secretly travelled to Japan at the age of 16. He wrote in the farewell letter, “Dear father, I am leaving for my destination, when I return, I will return as an artist.” Until now, this farewell letter is kept at his former residence which testifies his persistence and courage to pursuit his dream. He also began the first page in the art history of Taiwan, becoming a legendary of the era. Rooftops layered in《Summer in Spain》as though mountains. With the sun shining, the houses contrast greatly in vivid colors. The artist excluded detailed depicture but bold description of what is seen. The blue horizon brings a little melancholy. An eternal beauty is left under Yang San Lang’s fast brushstrokes. 

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