GUAN SHANYUE (1912-2000)
Two 'Figural' Album Leaves
a) Carrying Firewood, ink and color on paper, album leaf, framed and glazed, depicting a Miao woman carrying firewood, signed by the artist, with two of his seals.
b) Fording a Stream, ink and color on paper, album leaf, framed and glazed, illustrating figures in a horse-drawn cart, inscribed by the artist, the signature and seal defaced.

11 1/2 x 16in (29.2 x 40.5cm);
13 3/4 x 17 1/2in (35 x 44.5cm) (2).
Footnotes:
關山月（1912-2000） 負薪及渡河 設色紙本 鏡框

款識：嶺南關山月
鈐印：肖形印（山月）、嶺南布衣、關山月

Provenance:
Property From the Estate of Dr Harry and Elza Talbot
Acquired in Hong Kong circa 1945
From an American private collection

來源：
Harry Talbot (1903-1992)及Elza Talbot伉儷遺產
1945年購自香港
美國私人珍藏

Another set of two paintings, also acquired by the Talbot family in Hong Kong at the same time was sold in Bonhams' Hong Kong gallery, 29 May 2016, lot 193, estimated HK$250,000-350,000, hammering for HK$350,000. That set also had one painting with a defaced signature.

Please Note: This condition report describes, but is not limited to, major condition issues with this lot.

The paintings are overall in good condition but was not examined outside the frame.

Fording a Stream: the inscription and seal have been defaced. The paper exhibits slight toning, particularly along the edges, with some minor staining and chipping present.