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Lee Myng (1903–1994) – Hong Kong by Evening

Atmospheric watercolor of an evening view on Hong Kong, created by Lee Byng (1903–1994). With subtle tonalities and a refined treatment of light, the artist captures the city’s distinctive atmosphere after sunset remarkably well.

Lee Byng, also known as Byng Lee (in Asia the family name comes before the given name), was born in Canada and later emigrated abroad, where he became a respected watercolorist.

Dimensions: 57 x 48 cm.
Technique: watercolor on paper.
Signature: lower left.

Provenance: from a private collection of Asian art. A similar work sold at auction in 2023 in poorer condition for 550 pounds.

Lee Myng (1903–1994) – Hong Kong bij avond

Sfeervolle aquarel van een avondlijk gezicht op Hong Kong, vervaardigd door Lee Byng (1903–1994). Met subtiele kleurtonen en een verfijnde behandeling van licht weet de kunstenaar de bijzondere atmosfeer van de stad na zonsondergang treffend vast te leggen. 

Lee Byng, ook bekend als Byng Lee (in Azie komt familienaam voor voornaam), werd geboren in Canada en emigreerde later naar het buitenland, waar hij uitgroeide tot een gewaardeerd aquarellist.

Afmetingen: 57 x 48 cm.
 Techniek: aquarel op papier.
 Signatuur: linksonder gesigneerd.

Herkomst, eigen verzameling Aziatische kunst. Soortgelijk werk is in 2023 in mindere staat geveild voor 550 Engelse pond. 

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Lee Byng (1903-1994) - Hong Kong bij avond

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Hong Kong by Evening is an original impressionist watercolour on paper by Lee Byng (1903–1994), a landscape from Hong Kong dating to 1950–1960, signed lower left, 57 × 48 cm, in good condition and sold with frame and stand.

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Hong Kong by Evening is an original impressionist watercolour on paper by Lee Byng (1903–1994), a landscape from Hong Kong dating to 1950–1960, signed lower left, 57 × 48 cm, in good condition and sold with frame and stand.

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