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Jadin Wong Pin-Up by James Bingham

Artist: James Bingham (Painter)

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Jadin Wong Pin-Up by James Bingham Comic Art

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Jadin Wong-Dance of the Moon Goddess photo

Jadin Wong Portrait

Chinese Follies Ad-Seattle Daily Times 1943

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Artwork Details

Title:	Jadin Wong Pin-Up by James Bingham
Artist:	James Bingham (Painter)
Media Type:	Paint - Acrylic
Art Type:	Illustration
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,378
Likes on CAF:	6 7
Comments:	8
Added to Site:	7/24/2022
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Description

Dancer Jadin Wong performing her "Dance of the Moon Goddess" routine by James Bingham.

Jadin was a Chinese American singer, dancer, actress, and comedian. She performed at Charlie Low's Forbidden City nightclub in San Francisco in the 1930's-40's and was known for her "Dance of the Moon Goddess" performance which is what James Bingham has captured in this painting (while adding in a bit of nudity).
I am not sure where this illustration was used but it could have been for a Forbidden City nightclub program, a men's magazine pin-up, or even a matchbook cover for the club. Maybe Bingham just used her famous photograph (see extra images) for a magazine pin-up job? I'm still trying to figure this one out.

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Mark Yanko
Member Since 2009

Posted on 7/24/2022

Oh God, is this gorgeous. You, sir, are one incredibly lucky collector. Maybe the best thing I've seen on CAF all year.

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013

Posted on 7/24/2022

A unique look into a hidden world long past and scarcely remberrd. Loved the extra images you provided. Good luck unravelling the mystery behind the painting!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

Posted on 7/24/2022

I believe this might be the very first Bingham painting I've ever seen done in airbrush and he did it beautiful effect. So great that you have the actual photo ref used for the piece and I also appreciate seeing the other extra photos of Jadin Wong. Really nice!

Brian Emrich
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 7/24/2022

Ruben DaCollector wrote:

I think it must be early for him as well. it has an earlier style so maybe he was using airbrush more in his younger days.

I have books and a bunch of period magazines that had articles about Forbidden City and the other S.F. chinese clubs. I even have napkins and a menu from the club. There's even a documentary and clips on youtube. I've done a lot of research but not found any usage of this artwork. Maybe one day...

glen gold
Member Since 2004

Posted on 7/24/2022

I was always more of a Noel Toy fan till now - wow, what an image. I see that Forbidden City, USA has the photograph reprinted but not the pin up. What a mystery.

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

Posted on 7/24/2022

You have have napkins and a menu from the club?!? Wow, how old are they and how'd you come across such esoteric items?

Brian Emrich
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 7/25/2022

Ruben DaCollector wrote:

You have have napkins and a menu from the club?!? Wow, how old are they and how'd you come across such esoteric items?

Just stuff from ebay. Mine are probably from the fifties but maybe earlier. I have found a couple "lots" of items people saved from their long ago visits and I grab them to look for any reference to the artwork.

Johnny C.
Member Since 2010

Posted on 9/2/2022

Wow! This is a knockout!!!

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