Jake Lee Collection

In 1959, Johnny Kan, owner of the landmark Kan’s Restaurant in San Francisco’s Chinatown, commissioned a series of twelve paintings by Jake Lee. Each painting showcases specific aspects and milestones in early Chinese American history. These paintings were displayed for many years in the private Gum Shan (“gold mountain”) dining room of Kan’s Restaurant.
As a steward of the Chinese American community narrative, CHSA is extremely proud to bring these spectacular paintings back to their home in San Francisco.
Select Images of the Jake Lee Paintings:
Visit CHSA to see more of Jake Lee’s paintings. Catalog available for sale at CHSA’s Gift Shop.
Links:
Finding Jake Lee: The Paintings at Kan’s
February 12 – September 16, 2011 at CHSA
Press coverage for Finding Jake Lee
“Lost” Cultural Treasure Brings Record Prices at Moran’s February 16th Art Auction
Article about Jake Lee paintings from John Moran auction house
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