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Chu Teh-Chun
Estimate
150,000 - 180,000 GBP
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Description
- Chu Teh-Chun
- Lointains Spirituels
- signed and dated 06; signed, titled and dated 2006 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 65 by 81cm.; 25 1/2 by 32in.
Provenance
Galerie Patrice Trigano, Paris
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly brighter and more vibrant in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is evidence of very minor wear to all four corners and in a few places along the horizontal edges. Examination under ultra-violet light reveals a few isolated spots that fluoresce darker but do not appear to be retouching.
"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
“Chu Teh-Chun paints a country whose existence is found only in his paintings, a country both imaginary and real at the same time, formed from sensations many times experienced in the course of his life, bound to his memories of China which in time has become the space in his memory… In fact Chu Teh-Chun sometimes finds his inspiration in ancient Chinese poems of which he is an avid reader and which, he says, provide him with an image” Pierre Cabane, Chu Teh-Chun, 2000, p. 8 and 20.