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Luo Zhongli
Estimate
800,000 - 900,000 HKD
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Description
- Luo Zhongli
- End of Year
oil on canvas
signed in English and dated 1991 (lower left); titled in Chinese, dated 1991.4, and signed in Chinese (reverse)
Condition
There are scattered but very faint cracks due to aging throughout. In a wooden frame, the work is otherwise in good general condition and has not been examined under UV light.
"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
According to Luo Zhongli, between 1987 and 1991 he has created three versions of End of Year, the sizes are 186x121 cm, 169x117cm, and the one offered here, 97.5x79 cm, is the smallest version and and was completed in 1991.
After the first End of Year was completed in 1981, it was exhibited in Chongqing Art Museum (part of Sichuan Academy of Fine Art) from where it was purchased by a foreign tourist for 7000 RMB. The museum later commissioned the artist to paint a further two smaller versions of End of Year with slight changes in detail.