Hong Kong Bank
Print / Reproduction on paper, double-matted and framed • James Lo
Style & Movement
Contemporary Asian Landscape / Realism
Medium & Technique
Watercolor style print or offset lithograph with visible handwritten signature and title
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (estimated circa 1980s-1990s)
Dimensions & Format
Small rectangular format, approximately 6 x 9 inches (image size) within frame
Subject Description
A traditional Chinese junk boat with reddish-brown sails navigating waters in the foreground, contrasted against a modern urban skyline featuring high-rise buildings and the iconic HSBC building in Hong Kong in the background
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The visible paper shows no severe discoloration, and the frame is intact with minor surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150
Auction Estimate
$30 - $100
Provenance History
Likely purchased as a souvenir or local art piece from an Asian art market or gallery, featuring a hand-numbered edition and signature in pencil.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the popular tourism art market depicting the juxtaposition of traditional maritime culture and rapid modernization in late 20th-century Hong Kong.
Notable Features
Includes a handwritten pencil signature 'James Lo', a title 'Hong Kong Bank', and an edition number in the lower margin.
Condition Issues
Potential minor fading from UV exposure; unexamined outside the frame, so back-of-board condition is unknown.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the watercolor pigments and paper. Display in a climate-controlled environment.