- 644
John Way (Wei Letang)
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- John Way (Wei Letang)
- Abstraction
- oil on canvas
signed in pinyin and dated 96 (lower left)
Executed in 1996
Executed in 1996
Provenance
Private Asian Collection
Exhibited
Shanghai, Shanghai Art Museum, John Way Retrospective - 80 Years, August, 2001
Literature
John Way, Shanghai, 2001, Shanghai Art Museum, p.224
Condition
There is craquelure over the surface of the work. The paint has peeled away at the upper right edge and there are two losses at the upper left and at the lower left. This work is in satisfactory visual condition.
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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."