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Ai Weiwei
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Ai Weiwei
- Beijing's Present
bricks of dismantled houses in Hutong and wood of destroyed temples, Qing dynasty
- each: 35.5 by 22.5 by 9.5cm.; 14 by 8 7/8 by 3 3/4 in.
- Executed in 2002, this work is number 2 from an edition of 3.
Provenance
Galerie Urs Meile, Lucerne
Private Collection, Europe
Exhibited
Tampere, Tampere Art Museum, Metamorphosis: The Generation of Transformation in Chinese Contemporary Art, 2007
Sydney, Campbelltown Arts Centre, Ai Weiwei: Under Construction, 2008, pp. 106-107, no. 25, detailed illustration
Sydney, Campbelltown Arts Centre, Ai Weiwei: Under Construction, 2008, pp. 106-107, no. 25, detailed illustration
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There are a few extremely fine hairline scratches in places to some of the boxes.
"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
This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist