U NYAN SHEIN (BURMA, MYANMAR, 1925-2003)An animated view with a walking monk and a stupaWatercolor on paperSigned and dated on the lower left Framed with a glass 49 x 71,7 cmProvenance: A private Irish collection of Burmese and South-East Asian Arts.Notes: 1. U Nyan Shein studied art with famous artists such as U Ba Shwe, U San Shein, Saya Saung and U San Win from 1937 to 1954. In 1954, some of his paintings were exhibited in London, UK. He was awarded the PPrize of the Central Art Academy Committee in 1974 and eventually made his path as a professor, e.g. being the supervisor of the Art Education in Tangoon from 1973 to 1984.2. Myanmar painting is crucial to Southeast Asian arts because its history reaches back to the 11th century AD. In Myanmar, the formal introduction of international painting occurred with the establishment of the Burma Art Club in 1918. In the 1920s, British club members sent two Burmese painters, Ba Nyan and Ba Zaw, to London to study at the Royal College of Art. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.
U NYAN SHEIN (BURMA, MYANMAR, 1925-2003)An animated view with a walking monk and a stupaWatercolor on paperSigned and dated on the lower left Framed with a glass 49 x 71,7 cmProvenance: A private Irish collection of Burmese and South-East Asian Arts.Notes: 1. U Nyan Shein studied art with famous artists such as U Ba Shwe, U San Shein, Saya Saung and U San Win from 1937 to 1954. In 1954, some of his paintings were exhibited in London, UK. He was awarded the PPrize of the Central Art Academy Committee in 1974 and eventually made his path as a professor, e.g. being the supervisor of the Art Education in Tangoon from 1973 to 1984.2. Myanmar painting is crucial to Southeast Asian arts because its history reaches back to the 11th century AD. In Myanmar, the formal introduction of international painting occurred with the establishment of the Burma Art Club in 1918. In the 1920s, British club members sent two Burmese painters, Ba Nyan and Ba Zaw, to London to study at the Royal College of Art. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.
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