Bertha Clausen Jaques. 1863-1941
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Plum Blossoms. (Prunus cerasifera). 1937. Drypoint Jaques 423. 12 5/8 x 7 1/4. An extremely rich impression printed in sepia ink on Japanese mulberry paper. Signed and titled "plum" in pencil. $350. Another proof with pale hand coloring. A beautiful impression printed on tissue paper. Signed in pencil. Provenance: the artist's estate. $350.
The plum blossom is one of the floral emblems of China. In June 21, 1964, the Executive Yuan of the Republic of China officially designated the plum blossom to be its national flower.
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