MAI THU, 1906-1980 The Golden Cheque, 1946 ink and gouache on silk lined paper (some fading) signed upper right: MAI THU with the artist's stamp in red and the date, titled on the back of the lining paper sheet: 35x27 cm; 34,5x25 cm at sight We thank Mrs Lan Maï for confirming the authenticity of this work which will be included in her catalog raisonné as well as for the information she gave us.

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