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Wong, Kwan Shut was born on August 27, 1934 in Taishan, China. Son of Shew Lem and Mary (Lee) Wong. came to the United States, 1971.
Wong, Kwan Shut was born on August 27, 1934 in Taishan, China. Son of Shew Lem and Mary (Lee) Wong. came to the United States, 1971.
Bachelor in Chinese Literature, Chung Chi College, Chinese University, Hong Kong, 1963. Master of Arts in Ancient Chinese Literature, Kyoto University, Japan, 1969. Master of Arts in Chinese Art History, University Kansas, 1975.
Instructor Chinese poetry, Chinese U., Hong Kong, 1964-1965; research associate, Nelson Gallery of Art, Kansas City, Missoury, 1975-1981; consultant Chinese paintings, Christie, Manson & Woods, New York City, 1981-1984; vice president Chinese paintings, Christie, Manson & Woods, New York City, 1984-1987; senior vice president Chinese paintings, director Christie's Swire Hong Kong, Christie, Manson & Woods, New York City, since 1987; head Chinese paintings department international, Christie's, since 1992.
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Married Violetta C. Pong. Children: Judy, Tony.