- 742
Bui Xuan Phai 1920-1988
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Bui Xuan Phai
- Acteurs Du Cheo/ Nue/ Femme À Sa Toilette
signed lower right
executed circa 1970
signed and dated '88 lower right/ signed and dated '83 upper right- oil on board/ gouache on newspaper/ gouache on newspaper
- 45 by 62cm.; 17¾ by 24¼in./ 42.5 by 29cm.; 16¾ by 11¼in./ 42.5 by 57cm.; 16¾ by 22¼in.
Provenance
Private Collection, France
Condition
Femme À Sa Toilette - The painting is in good condition, as is the board which is free from warping or cracks.
There is a spot indentation on the left, due to the imperfection of the board. There is also paint loss on the right edge of the painting, probably due to abrasion from bad framing.
The 4 corners of the board are worn and have rounded corners. There is a spot of paint loss on the right elbow of left figure, as well as a crack on the paint layers on the shoulder of the right figure.
All examination is done without ultraviolet light.
Nue - The painting and newspaper is in good condition. There are 2 newspaper fold creases in the middle.
Acteurs Du Cheo - The painting and paper is in good condition, apart from creasing from newspaper folds with a fine tear at the bottom of the paper. There are also 2 pin size holes on the lower left of the painting.
"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."
"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."