Chinese Statue of a Bird, 1953

Not on View

oil on canvas

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.)

1970.17.129

Captain Edward H. Molyneux (artist) British, 1891 - 1974

lower right: Molyneux '53

(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.

Bruce, Ailsa Mellon, Mrs.

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.