Chen Wen Hsi (1906 - 1991), Squirrels, Ink and colour on paper,…
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Chen Wen Hsi (1906 - 1991), Squirrels, Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll, signed, with two seals of the artist 68 cm x 43 cm. Provenance: Private collection Dr Jerry Lim, Singapore, acquired directly from the artist under recommendation of Dr Earl LuNote: Dr. Jerry Lim and the late Dr. Earl Lu Ming Teh were best of friends, doctors who were trained overseas but dedicated their medical career to Singapore even before Singapore gained independence in 1965. The late Dr. Earl Lu was a disciple of Chen Wen Hsi. An artist in his own right and the founding chairman of the Singapore Art Museum, he was also considered as one of Singapore's most prominent art patrons and philanthropists. Most of Dr. Earl Lu's art collections were donated to various institutions in Singapore, including the National University of Singapore Museum, LaSalle-SIA College of the Arts and the Asian Civilisations Museum. Jerry Lim

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  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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