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THBWan Weisheng (B. 1932) "Year of Rooster"
Lot 315
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Offering the Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), founder of Unicover Corp. and owner of Fleetwood. This collection of original illustrations spans over 40 years and each artwork was commissioned by Mr. Helzer (Unicover) for first-day covers and other promotional material. Helmuth Stone Gallery helmuthstone@gmail.com
Offering the Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), founder of Unicover Corp. and owner of Fleetwood. This collection of original illustrations spans over 40 years and each artwork was commissioned by Mr. Helzer (Unicover) for first-day covers and other promotional material. Helmuth Stone Gallery helmuthstone@gmail.com
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Wan Weisheng (Chinese, B. 1932) "Year of the Rooster" Stamped lower left. Tempra on Watercolor Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.
The Chinese horoscope or "Sheng Xiao" is well known in China. Many Chinese consult their horoscopes before marrying or having children. "Sheng Xiao" refers to 12 animals that represent the passage of years. Each year is characterized by a specific animal. Many legends tell of how these animals were chosen to represent time's passing. One legend has it that the Heavenly Jade Emperor summoned all the world's animals to participate in a race. The first 12 to finish would take their respective places in the time continuum. The first to finish, the Rat, did so by trickery. Unable to swim and finding himself confronted by a large river toward the end of the race, the Rat begged a ride with the kind-hearted Ox. As the two approached the opposite bank, the Rat leaped from the Ox's back and was deemed champion. The Ox took second. The Rooster couldn't swim either and, employing the Rat's strategy, hitched a ride with the Duck. Taking advantage of his longer legs, the Rooster hopped off the Duck's back as the two reached shallow water and claimed 10th place. The Duck finished 13th and was therefore not among the chosen 12. When the race was over the two most ferocious animals in the world, the Tiger and the Dragon, were furious that the Rat was to be the leader of the horoscope. Their roars of displeasure reverberated throughout the land, terrifying all those around them. As an act of appeasement, the Tiger and the Dragon were crowned the King of the Mountains and the King of the Seas respectively.
Image Size: 8.5 x 8 in.
Overall Size: 11.5 x 15.5 in.
Unframed.
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