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Liu Bolin
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Liu Bolin
- Red Hand
- each signed in Chinese characters, titled, dated 2008.1 and numbered on the base
- colored resin and fiberglass on wood, in 10 parts
- largest: 63 by 20 1/2 by 9 3/4 in.
- 160 by 52 by 24.8 cm.
- Executed in 2008, this work is from an edition of 16.
Provenance
Private Collection, Paris
Phillip's, New York, May 16, 2008, lot 355
Acquired by the previous owner from the above sale
Christie's, New York, September 23, 2009, lot 118
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Phillip's, New York, May 16, 2008, lot 355
Acquired by the previous owner from the above sale
Christie's, New York, September 23, 2009, lot 118
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There is light surface soiling to all of the figures. There are cracks on both the right and left arms of the pointing figure, and a red surface accretion on the back of his head. There is a 1/8 paint loss on the back of the arm of the red figure holding a man in his left hand. There is a 4 inch surface abrasion on the back of the head of the red figure with white hands covering his eyes. There is a 2 inch crack in the left wing of the airplane that is crashing into the head of a red figure. This figure also has a 2 inch abrasion on his left ankle and a very small white surface accretion on his right arm. There are three areas of small abrasions, one with a 1/4 inch associated loss, on the back of the red figure with an airplane crashing into his chest.
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.