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Lee Man Fong 1913-1988
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 HKD
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Description
- Lee Man Fong
- The Spinner
- signed in Chinese with a seal of the artist lower left
- oil on masonite board
- 122 by 59.5cm.; 48 by 23¼in.
Literature
Paintings and Statues from the collection of President Sukarno of the Republic of Indonesia, Publishing Committee of Collection of Paintings and Statues of President Sukarno, Tokyo, 1964, Volume 2, page 46, colourplate
Condition
The painting and board are in good condition. There are no signs of cracking or warping on the masonite board.
Upon close examination with ultraviolet light, a spot of retouching was found on the background.
The paint layers are intact with the brushwork being well-preserved and in stable condition.
The colours represented in the catalogue are quite accurate although slight warmer in reality.
"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."