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Lin Fengmian
Estimate
1,000,000 - 1,500,000 HKD
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Description
- Lin Fengmian
- Chinese Opera Figures: Autumn River
- oil on canvas
signed in Chinese (lower left); signed in Chinese and Lin Fon Ming with the artist's seal (reverse)
executed circa 1960s
executed circa 1960s
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist in the 1960s
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Lightly restored, re-varnished, and in a wooden frame, there are very light, very faint cracks in small portions of the painting due to the age of the work, however they are stable. Otherwise, the work is in excellent overall condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Autumn River delineates the story where Chen, who is a nun, is catching a boat to chase after her lover Scholar Pan. The owner of the boat is a cheerful, humorous old man. When he knew Chen was in a hurry chasing after Scholar Pan, he made a little joke with her by deliberately making some obstacles.