T'ang Haywen, Abstract Composition, 1960s, Ink

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T'ang Haywen (曾海文) - a.k.a. Tang Haywen, Zeng Haiwen (1927-1991)

Abstract Composition

Original Colour Monotype on Cardboard
70 x 50 … Read more T'ang Haywen (曾海文) - a.k.a. Tang Haywen, Zeng Haiwen (1927-1991)

Abstract Composition

Original Colour Monotype on Cardboard
70 x 50 cm
ca. 1960-70
Official stamp of S.C.P. Asselin-Samain, Huissiers de Justice (bailiffs) in the back

Great condition

Important:
Sold with a Certificate of Authenticity by Cabinet d’expertise Ansas, Papillon & de Léry, one of the premier expert studios in Paris for Asian art. They collaborate with leading auctioneers across France, Belgium, Hong Kong, Portugal, and Canada, are accredited to the Paris Court of Appeal, and are members of the French Syndicate of Professional Art Experts.

Provenance:
Artist's studio
Sold after the artist's death through the Court
Private collection, Toulouse

Offered unframed, unless otherwise requested
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In this exceptional monotype, T’ang Haywen steps away from his traditional monochromatic ink to embrace a rare, vibrant palette. Monotypes are considered one of the most challenging techniques because the artist paints directly onto a non-porous plate; once the paper is pressed, only a single, unique impression is born. This "all-or-nothing" process is also the most expressive, capturing the raw, textured immediacy of his touch in a way standard painting cannot.

Colorful works are remarkably rare in T’ang’s oeuvre, as he remained primarily dedicated to the "paramount medium" of ink. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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