Lot 256

Contemporary Asian School, "Figures Along the Hillside" Color Serigraph/Print, Framed

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Contemporary Asian School, "Figures Along the Hillside" Color Serigraph/Print, Framed
Contemporary Asian School, "Figures Along the Hillside" Color Serigraph/Print, Framed
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Contemporary Asian School, "Figures Along the Hillside" Color Serigraph/Print, Framed

Current Bid: $5

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by California Auction Company LLC
August 1, 2026 9:00 AM PDT
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1212 E. Harding Way
Stockton, CA, US 95205

A striking contemporary color print depicting three traditionally dressed Asian figures traversing a dramatic hillside landscape, rendered in an exceptionally bold palette of saturated cobalt blue, violet, magenta, emerald green, and brilliant yellow. The composition employs sweeping bands of vibrant color and textured pointillist effects to create an almost abstract interpretation of the rural landscape while maintaining strong figurative elements. The anonymous artist skillfully balances modern graphic sensibilities with traditional subject matter, presenting laborers carrying baskets and tools across an expansive countryside. Their distinctive conical hats and rhythmic placement within the composition evoke themes of agricultural life and enduring cultural traditions throughout East and Southeast Asia. The vivid chromatic treatment lends the work a contemporary aesthetic while preserving the timeless narrative of everyday rural existence. Professionally matted beneath glass and presented in a clean hardwood frame, the work offers outstanding decorative appeal. Its luminous colors and dynamic composition make it an excellent focal point for contemporary, Asian-inspired, or eclectic interiors. Though unsigned and of unknown authorship, the print possesses strong visual impact and reflects the continued popularity of modern Asian graphic art in late 20th-century decorative design.

  • Provenance: Comparable colorful Asian figurative serigraphs and decorative prints emerged during the late 20th century, blending traditional rural imagery with modern graphic design and vibrant color fields. Similar works are represented in decorative art collections and the secondary market for contemporary Asian prints.
  • Circa: Late 20th century, circa 1980s–1990s.
  • Condition: Appears to be in very good overall condition. Colors remain exceptionally bright and vibrant with no obvious fading visible through the glass. Professionally matted and framed in a hardwood frame exhibiting minor age-appropriate wear. Not examined out of frame.

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