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Xu Beihong (1895-1953)
Estimate
2,200,000 - 3,000,000 HKD
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Description
- Xu Beihong (1895-1953)
- ROARING BEAST
- ink and colour on paper, framed
signed BEIHONG, dated gui wei, 1943, and with one seal of the artist. Annotation by politician Li Genyuan (1879-1965)
Provenance
Previously from the collection of artist Arthur Haffkin
Exhibited
EXHIBITED & ILLUSTRATED
UK, Coventry, Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Modern Chinese Paintings from the Haffkin and Other Collections, 11 July to 9 August, 1964, and illustrated in the exhibition cat., pl. 1
Sotheby's Hong Kong — Twenty Years, Sotheby's & Woods Publishing Company, Hong Kong, 1993, pl. 677
UK, Coventry, Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Modern Chinese Paintings from the Haffkin and Other Collections, 11 July to 9 August, 1964, and illustrated in the exhibition cat., pl. 1
Sotheby's Hong Kong — Twenty Years, Sotheby's & Woods Publishing Company, Hong Kong, 1993, pl. 677
Condition
- Generally in good condition.
- Colours are well reproduced in the catalogue, though the colour of the rock may appear to be slightly more intense than that of the actual piece.
- Nice framed against silk matt.
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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."