Zhai Xinjian (China, b. 1950) “The Model” oil on canvas depicting a female nude model posing seated on a draped stool, within a giltwood frame. Signed in Chinese and dated: 1987-9-20 (lower-right).
Listed and illustrated in The Hefner Galleries contemporary oil paintings from The People’s Republic of China Brochure of Zhai Xinjian, recent paintings, May 3-28, 1988. (See the images of brochure/pamphlet from Hefner Galleries – The brochure/pamphlet is included with the purchase of this item.)
Canvas height: 29 inches (73.7 cm).
Canvas width: 22 1/2 inches (57.2 cm).
Frame height: 35 1/2 inches (90.2 cm).
Frame width: 28 1/2 inches (72.4 cm).
The current auction record for the Chinese artist Zhai Xinjian was an artwork titled “Actress” (46″ x 32″) sold at Poly International Auction, Beijing, China on December 2, 2012, Lot 803 for 345 000 RMB ($ 55,366 USD).
