- 975
Xu Bing
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
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Description
- Xu Bing
- New English Calligraphy Series - Poem by Robert Frost (diptych)
- ink on paper
Signed in Pinyin, marked with one artist seal and dated 2003
Condition
Thin line measuring about 15cm long at the bottom right corner of the work (the one with signiture). Possibly inherent of the artist's working method and the nature of the maturial. It is very difficult to notice. Otherwise, it is generally in good 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
Left: Nothing gold can stay. Poem by Robert Frost.
Nature's first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf's a flower; but only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So
Right: Eden sank to grief. So dawn goes down today. Nothing gold can stay. Robert Frost is one of my favorite poets. In nineteen ninety-six I first tried the poem with my Square Word Calligraphy. I tried it again today when I found the poem is as compelling.
Xu Bing, Two Thousand and Three.