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    LI SHIHCHIAO （1908-1995）

    Vase of Flowers

    Oil on Canvas
    41×31.5cm

    Signed Shi Qiao in Chinese and dated 1987

    Estimate TWD 1,500,000-2,000,000
    USD 50,300-67,100
    HKD 0-0

    Hammer Price TWD 1,534,000
    USD 52,897
    HKD 0

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Li Shih Chiao is one of the first generation Western painters in Taiwan. He is recognized as the “Painter among Painters”, “Nine Section painter” and “Marathon Runner”. With Chen Deng Po, Liao Chih Chun, Yan Shui Long, Li Mei Shu and Yang San Lang, they established the “Tai-Yang Arts Association. His artwork 《Taipei Bridge》was exhibited at the first Taiwan Exhibition in 1927. He was enrolled in Tokyo Art School in 1931 and his artwork 《Lin Family Mansion and Garden》was chosen to exhibit at the Empire Exhibition in 1933.

Li Shi Chiao once said “The emotions in life can be expressed through colors. Colors can express emotions; forms express rationality.”

Dark green is used in the background and color of the vase to emphasize the red, white and orange roses in 《Vase of Flowers》. The green echoes with the purple table top. The painting is balanced and enabled the rose to become the main focus. The beautiful embellishing roses in the vase are arranged in a natural circle with colors rich and abundant. It catches the viewers’ attention by avoiding surface description and the subtle changes from light. The artist’s talent is greatly admired. 

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