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Tang Yunyu
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description
- Tang Yunyu
- Putuo in the Afternoon
- oil on canvas
signed in Chinese; signed in Pinyin on the reverse
executed in 1930
executed in 1930
Provenance
Private Asian Collection
Literature
Issued Postcard, Republic of China Government, 1940
The Chinese Oil Painting Research Series: Tang Yun Yu, Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House, Shanghai, 2009, p. 61
The Chinese Oil Painting Research Series: Tang Yun Yu, Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House, Shanghai, 2009, p. 61
Condition
This work is in good condition. There are minor paint losses and short hairline craquelure scattered across the canvas, only visible under close examination. There is a short fiber stemming out of the surface, located 20.5 cm from the left edge and 12.5 cm from the top, which is inherent to the medium itself. There is another light tear, 1.4 cm in length, 11.8 cm to the top and 26.5 cm to the left. There is no evidence of restoration under UV light.
"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."