Lot 28
Theo Meier(1908-1982)Two Portraits of Jett Li
27 November 2021, 10:00 HKT
Hong Kong, Six Pacific PlaceHK$70,000 - HK$90,000
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Theo Meier (1908-1982)
Two Portraits of Jett Li
1969 & 1968
signed and dated 69 & 68
red chalk on paper
74.5 by 55 cm.
29 3/8 by 21 5/8 in.;
77 by 51.5 cm.
30 3/8 by 20 2/8 in.
1969 & 1968
signed and dated 69 & 68
red chalk on paper
74.5 by 55 cm.
29 3/8 by 21 5/8 in.;
77 by 51.5 cm.
30 3/8 by 20 2/8 in.
Footnotes
Provenance
Private Collection, United Kingdom
西奧·邁爾
兩幅Jett Li肖像
一九六九年 一九六八年作
簽名：Theo Meier 69 & Theo Meier 68
紅色粉筆紙本
來源
英國私人收藏
Upon moving to Thailand in 1957, Theo Meier married his third wife, Jett Li, and continued to create portraits in various media. Done in a fashion reminiscent of Balinese style, two late 1960s drawings of Li show Meier's enjoyment in capturing his beloved wife's many moods and expressions. Clad in a simple headcloth, her slightly drooped shoulder and downcast look gives an appearance of doubt. In contrast, the image of an older Li with her left arm elevated and a steady gaze exude wisdom and quiet confidence.