SHIY De-jinn Artist Biographies - Ravenel International Art Group

SHIY De-jinn

Taiwanese　1923 - 1981

Born in 1923, Sichuan, China. At the age of five, he began learning to draw. In 1948, he graduated from the Hangzhou National College of Art. He carried on from his teacher Lin Fengmian. After graduation, he moved to Taiwan to teach at the provincial Chiayi High School. In 1957, he held his first solo exhibition. In 1962, together with Liao Chi-chun, he accepted an invitation of the U.S. State Department to visit the United States. Afterward, he went to France to study in Paris for three years. After his return to Taiwan, he taught at the Tamkang University architecture department and National Taiwan Normal University. In 1975, he won the Chungshan Literary Prize Award. Shiy De-jinn was known for the lyrical mood of his watercolors, at the same time being influenced by Pop Art and Op Art. His favorite subject matter was old-style traditional Taiwan architecture. He traveled all over the villages and counties of Taiwan seeking inspiration. His works richly display Taiwan's folk scenes and customs.

SHIY De-jinn Artworks ( 190 )

Autumn Auction 2018 Taipei Calligraphy 1980 Ink on paper 61 x 120.5 cm	Estimate TWD 130,000 - 220,000 HKD 33,000 - 57,000 USD 4,300 - 7,200 RMB30,000 - 50,000	Sold Price TWD 180,000 HKD 45,685 USD 5,838 RMB40,541
Autumn Auction 2018 Taipei Landscape of Pu-li 1980 Watercolor on paper 57 x 76.5 cm	Estimate TWD 800,000 - 900,000 HKD 206,000 - 231,000 USD 26,300 - 29,600 RMB182,000 - 205,000	Sold Price TWD 1,020,000 HKD 258,883 USD 33,085 RMB229,730
Autumn Auction 2018 Taipei Autumn Field 1976 Watercolor on paper 75 x 55.5 cm	Estimate TWD 650,000 - 750,000 HKD 167,000 - 193,000 USD 21,400 - 24,700 RMB148,000 - 170,000	Sold Price TWD 780,000 HKD 197,970 USD 25,300 RMB175,676
Autumn Auction 2018 Taipei Morning Scenery in Puli 1980 Watercolor on paper 57 x 76.5 cm	Estimate TWD 800,000 - 900,000 HKD 206,000 - 231,000 USD 26,300 - 29,600 RMB182,000 - 205,000	Sold Price TWD 960,000 HKD 243,655 USD 31,139 RMB216,216
Spring Auction 2018 Ruei Bin Seashore 1978 Watercolor on paper 56.5 x 76.5 cm	Estimate TWD 1,200,000 - 2,200,000 HKD 323,000 - 593,000 USD 41,300 - 75,800 RMB260,000 - 477,000	Sold Price TWD 2,880,000 HKD 757,895 USD 96,515
Spring Auction 2018 Farmland 1977 Watercolor on paper 54 x 75.5 cm	Estimate TWD 550,000 - 650,000 HKD 148,000 - 175,000 USD 18,900 - 22,400 RMB119,000 - 141,000	Sold Price TWD 3,000,000 HKD 789,474 USD 100,536
Autumn Auction 2017 Fishing Boats 1972 Watercolor on paper 45.5 x 53 cm	Estimate TWD 420,000 - 550,000 HKD 109,000 - 142,000 USD 13,900 - 18,300	Sold Price TWD 456,000 HKD 118,750 USD 15,190
Autumn Auction 2017 Figure 1977 Charcoal on paper 36 x 24.5 cm	Estimate TWD 60,000 - 100,000 HKD 16,000 - 26,000 USD 2,000 - 3,300	Sold Price TWD 50,000 HKD 13,021 USD 1,666
Autumn Auction 2017 Calligraphy Ink on paper 24 x 27 cm	Estimate TWD 90,000 - 130,000 HKD 23,000 - 34,000 USD 3,000 - 4,300
Autumn Auction 2017 Figure Charcoal on paper 38 x 28.5 cm	Estimate TWD 140,000 - 220,000 HKD 36,000 - 57,000 USD 4,600 - 7,300