DING Yan-yong
Chinese 1902 - 1978
Born in 1902, Guangdong, China. Ding, Lin Fengmian, and Guan Liang was titled "Three Heroes of Guangdong" in Chinese painting.These three people respectively hold their space in the painting world. He studied painting at the Tokyo College of Fine Arts, and devoted to oil painting in his early years and had been influenced by Matisse, post-impressionism, cubism and fascism. In 1925, he retuned to China and taught Western painting at various art colleges. In 1949, he settled in Hong Kong. He later turned to Chinese painting and carry on the nature style of expressionism. He also takes the interest of classical carving and calligraphy into in his drawing work. In addition, he lifelong is engaged in the artistic education. He was invited in planning the establishment of the Department of Fine Arts, New Asia College. Later he served as a lecturer at the Department of Fine Arts,Chinese University of Hong Kong. Ding's works were widely exhibited in Hong Kong and over-seas. His works were features in solo exhibitions held in Hong Kong, Australia and Taiwan.
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Orchid, Bamboo and Cricket
1976
Ink and colour on paper, framed
45.8 x 124 cm
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Estimate
260,000 - 400,000 67,000 - 103,000 8,500 - 13,200 59,000 - 91,000
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Birds and Rocks
Ink on paper
33 x 33 cm
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Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 26,000 - 39,000 3,300 - 5,000
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Sold Price
96,000 24,870 3,189
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Orchid Painting
1962
Ink on paper mounted on handscroll
30 x 350 cm
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Estimate
357,000 - 546,000 85,000 - 130,000 11,000 - 16,800
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Sold Price
376,569 90,000 11,583
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Two Birds in the Sparse Willow
Ink on paper
139 x 68.5 cm
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Estimate
260,000 - 360,000 66,000 - 92,000 8,500 - 11,800
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Sold Price
264,000 65,672 8,481
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Album Leaves
Ink and color on paper
Each 31.8 x 41 cm. (12 1/2 x 16 1/8 in.) (10pcs)
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Estimate
1,412,000 - 1,882,000 360,000 - 480,000 46,400 - 61,900
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Peach Blossom
1970
69 x 34.5 cm. (27 1/8 x 13 5/8 in.)
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Estimate
235,000 - 471,000 60,000 - 120,000 7,700 - 15,500
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Bamboo and Grasshopper
1967
98.5 x 40.5 cm. (38 3/4 x 16 in.)
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Estimate
196,000 - 392,000 50,000 - 100,000 6,400 - 12,900
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Lotus and Bird
1966
137.5 x 34 cm. (54 1/8 x 13 3/8 in.)
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Estimate
196,000 - 392,000 50,000 - 100,000 6,400 - 12,900
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Sold Price
288,000 72,000 9,278
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Persona
Ink and color on paper
67 x 45.5 cm
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Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 28,600 - 42,900 3,700 - 5,500
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Sold Price
112,100 26,507 3,394
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Wave
Ink and color on paper
52.2 x 34.5 cm
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Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 1,600 - 2,200
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Sold Price
76,700 2,291
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