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Tang Zhigang
Estimate
800,000 - 1,000,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Tang Zhigang
- Chinese Fairytale
- signed and dated 05
oil on canvas
- 180 by 150cm.; 70 7/8 by 59 1/8 in.
signed and dated 05
Provenance
Canvas International Art, Amstelveen
Literature
Oriental Art Master No.6, China, Today Art Museum, December 2006, p. 89
Chinese Fairy Tale, China, Shanghai, Red Bridge Gallery, 2006, illustrated in colour
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There are hairline tension cracks in places along all four extreme turnover edges. There are three light rub marks to the lower centre of the composition. There are small patches of paint shrinkage to most of the pink areas of paint, most notably to the lower third of the composition. There is a small indentation to the centre of the bottom edge. There are two further very small indentations above this and another to the centre right of the composition.
"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."