LOT 26
CHEN WEN HSI
B. China, 1906 – 1991
Chicks Under A Bamboo Plant
Ink and colour on paper
75 x 42 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed and stamped with artist seal in Chinese on upper left, further stamped with artist seal on lower right
RM 22,000 – 38,000
This composition pairs delicate bamboo fronds with a lively group of chicks, a subject Chen often revisited with both affection and spontaneity. Rendered with brisk, expressive brushwork and a refined control of ink tones, the work captures a sense of vitality and natural harmony. Chen’s ability to balance playfulness with elegance speaks to his deep understanding of classical Chinese aesthetics, while subtly pushing the boundaries of form and abstraction. A fine example of the artist’s poetic vision and technical brilliance.