Chinese Statue of a Bird

1953

Captain Edward H. Molyneux

Artist, British, 1891 - 1974

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil on canvas

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 19.7 x 24.2 cm (7 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.)
    framed: 31.4 x 35.9 x 3.5 cm (12 3/8 x 14 1/8 x 1 3/8 in.)

  • Accession

    1970.17.129

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Hammer Galleries, New York); sold 15 February 1965 to Ailsa Mellon Bruce [1901-1969]; bequest 1970 to NGA.
[1]Provenance according to invoice from Hammer Galleries to Ailsa Mellon Bruce dated 15 February 1965, a copy of which is in NGA curatorial records.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1975

  • European Paintings: An Illustrated Summary Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1975: 238, repro.

1985

  • European Paintings: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1985: 276, repro.

Inscriptions

lower right: Molyneux '53

Wikidata ID

Q20194625

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