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Luong Xuan Nhi 1913-2006
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 HKD
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Description
- Luong Xuan Nhi
- Late Afternoon Chimes
- signed lower right; signed with 2 seals of the artist and inscribed in Chinese lower left
- ink and gouache on silk laid on paper
- 45.5 by 58cm.; 17¾ by 22¾in.
- Executed in 1940
Provenance
Private collection of Mr. Baffleul, President of the Hanoi Chamber of Commerce, acquired directly from the artist in Hanoi
Private Collection of Mr Philip Ng, Singapore
Private Collection of Mr Philip Ng, Singapore
Literature
Truong Hanh, Luong Xuan Doan, Luong Xuan Nhi, A Collection of Paintings and Graphics, Hanoi, 2003, page 68. To compare with a vertical version illustrated op.cit. page 15.
A second version of this work dated 1993 is illustrated in Hubert J.F., Noppe C., "Art of Vietnam", New York, 2002, front cover.
Condition
The painting is in good condition. The silk is in good condition with neither runs nor holes.
There are several creases and several spots of foxing marks on the lower edge of painting.
The colours are less yellow in reality compared to the catalogue illustration.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."