Chee Chin S. Cheung Lee (1896-1966) California/Chinese School THE PARK, 1928 11¾ x 7¾ inches / 21¾ x 17¼ framed SETTLING CLOUDS, 1928 8 x 11¾ inches / 17¾ x 21¼ framed THE COMING STORM, 1928 8 x 12 inches / 18 x 21¼ framed All three paintings are gouache on board All are signed and dated lower left with red watercolor: “S. Cheung Lee in English script followed by four Chinese characters / 1928” All are accompanied by period Arts and Crafts frames Chee Chin Lee’s paintings are a reflection of the California Arts & Crafts movement. He borrowed his palette from Gottardo Piazzoni, with whom he studied for about five years. Painted in 1928, these pictures have the romantic and lyrical feel so prevalent in artwork of the pre-depression years. Best known for his landscapes and cityscapes of San Francisco, his style reflects occidental influences and shows little indication of his oriental background. Lee was born in Hoy Ping, China, where he had his early education before coming to San Francisco in 1914. There he enrolled in Chinatown’s Congregational School to learn English. By 1918 he was enrolled at the California School of Fine Arts, where he was one of the earliest Chinese students. During the 1930’s, Lee’s work was exhibited at the Oakland Museum, the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, and in Los Angeles at the Foundation of Western Art. He was a member of the Chinese Art Association, exhibiting in their 1935 Group Show at the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum. Price: $6500. for all three gouaches.
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