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Le Pho
Estimate
140,000 - 220,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Le Pho
- Portrait de Femme Près de Pivoines (Portrait of a Beauty Among Peonies)
- Signed in English and Chinese and dated 58
- Mixed media on silk mounted on masonite board
- 58 by 40 cm.; 22 3/4 by 15 3/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie Romanet, Paris, 1958.
Condition
The work is in good condition overall. There are some minor craquelures, in particularly on the impasto. There is a paint loss of 3 cm located 4 cm from the left and 14 cm from the top. There is a pin-sized hole and some brown media accretion to the lower left quadrant (sleeve of the dress). An area of minor scuff marks on the upper right quadrant, which are only apparent upon close observation. Under ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
"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."