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Chen Zhen
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- Chen Zhen
- un village sans frontiere
- wood chair and wax candles
- 31 1/2 by 15 1/2 by 12 1/4 in. 80 by 39.4 by 31.1 cm.
- Executed in 2000, this work is from a series of 99 unique variations, and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the Chen Zhen Estate.
Provenance
Galleria di Continua di San Gimignano, Beijing
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center, Chen Zhen: A Tribute, February - August 2003
Literature
David Rosenberg and Xu Min, eds., Chen Zhen: Invocation of Washing Fire, Siena, 2003, pp. 282-283, illustrated in color in foldout
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are scattered scratches, losses and cracks to the wood chair which are inherent to the nature of the found object. The candles are in good and sound 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.