Lot #503: 1985 Chao Shao-An (趙少昂) Album Paintings Portfolio – Complete 160-Plate Set

Large-format “Album Paintings by Chao Shao-An”, first edition, 1985, published by Art Book Co., Ltd., Taipei, Taiwan. Dedicated to the work of noted Chinese Lingnan School painter Chao Shao-An (Zhao Shao'ang, 1905–1998). Substantial boxed portfolio comprising 160 colour plates reproducing Chao's album paintings, including birds, insects, flowers, fish, landscapes and calligraphy. Plates are individually captioned in Chinese and English, with examples including Loquats Ripen, Cicada, Homecoming, Nature's Music Purifies My Heart, The Kill, Poised for Flight, Early Snow in the Swamp, The Stream and On the Wings. Also includes introductory text, contents and calligraphic material. First edition dated May 15, 1985, with original publisher's boxes/cases and printed title bands. An unusually extensive reference collection of Chao Shao-An's work. Some age and storage wear to outer boxes and packaging; contents appear generally well preserved. Dimensions: - Pickup category timeslot {A}