Ren Yu (B. 1945) "Small Osmanthus Leaf " Signed upper right. Original Watercolor. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood Proofcard China Camillias of Yunan stamp issue of November10, 1979. The Chrysanthemum Petal suggests the delicacy of rice paper, the Small Osmanthus infuses the woodlands with its enticing fragrance, and the vulnerable beauty of the Baby Face symbolizes one of the world's greatest operas. The Yunnan exquisite Camellia brings individual splendor to this area's rugged winter landscape. From the brilliant shades of deep purple and red draped across the mountains by the Purple Gown to the small golden flowers of Camellia Chrysantha, the evergreen arbor, each Camellia represents centuries of devoted cultivation by the Chinese. In Yunnan, a region of high peaks and deep ravines, these natural floral beauties bloom from mid-winter to early spring, a period in which other flowers remain dormant. Image Size: 9.25 x 10.75 in. Overall Size: 14.25 x 15.75 in.. Unframed. (B05690)