- 579
Ai Xuan
Estimate
500,000 - 600,000 HKD
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Description
- Ai Xuan
- Nude Baby
- oil on canvas
signed in Pinyin and Chinese; signed in Chinese and titled on the reverse; Hefner Galleries, New York label affixed to the reverse
executed in 1986
executed in 1986
Provenance
Hefner Galleries, New York
Private American Collection
Private American Collection
Condition
This work is in good condition. Close examination reveals some light craquelure and minute flecks of paint loss across the canvas, predominantly in the upper part.; slight undulation at the upper right corner due to mounting; and a 5cm-long hairline mark in the lower right quadrant, 20 cm to the right and 22 cm to the bottom, which is due to the removal of a brushhair which was inherent to the artist's working process. There is evidence of restoration under UV light, predominantly in the sky area.
"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."