Lot 12
  • 12

Zhang Xiaogang B. 1958

Estimate
10,000,000 - 15,000,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Zhang Xiaogang
  • Bloodline: Brother and Sister
  • oil on canvas
  • 130 by 100cm.; 51 1/8 by 39 3/8 in.
signed in Chinese and pinyin and dated 1996, framed

Literature

Umbilical Cord of History: Paintings by Zhang Xiaogang, Hanart TZ Gallery and Gallerie Enrico Navarra, 2004, p.98.

Condition

Scattered areas of paint loss across the girl's forehead, right eye and right side of her face, which have been professionally restored. Further minor patches of paint loss to the boy's tie and right shoulder, also treated. Area of dirt staining to the boy's shirt to the left of his tie. The canvas on the bottom left corner slightly waved. Otherwise generally in good condition.
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