- 5008
Shiy De-Jinn (Xi Dejin)
Estimate
800,000 - 1,500,000 HKD
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Description
- Shiy De-Jinn (Xi Dejin)
- Geese beside the Pond
- signed in Chinese and dated 1957
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Fuhua Art Center, Taipei
Exhibited
Taipei, Taiwan Committee China Institute in America, Taiwan Scenes by Shiy De-Jinn, May 8 – 13, 1957
Literature
Taiwan Scenes by Shiy De-Jinn Invitation, Taiwan Committee China Institute in America, Taipei, 1957
Cosmorama Pictorial Monthly, Cosmorama Pictorial Publishers, Hong Kong, 1957, No. 14, p. 22, illustrated in colour
The World of Shiy De-Jinn, The Heritage Press, Taipei, 1961, plate 15
Shiy De-Jinn: A Tribute Exhibition of Cultural and Heritage Paintings, Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, 2003, p. 85, illustrated in colour
Historical Artifacts, National Museum of History Press, Taipei, October 2011, No. 219, p. 19, illustrated in colour
Cosmorama Pictorial Monthly, Cosmorama Pictorial Publishers, Hong Kong, 1957, No. 14, p. 22, illustrated in colour
The World of Shiy De-Jinn, The Heritage Press, Taipei, 1961, plate 15
Shiy De-Jinn: A Tribute Exhibition of Cultural and Heritage Paintings, Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, 2003, p. 85, illustrated in colour
Historical Artifacts, National Museum of History Press, Taipei, October 2011, No. 219, p. 19, illustrated in colour
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There are a few scattered spots of craquelure, only visible upon close inspection. Minute paint loss has occurred 3 centimetres from the left edge, 17 centimetres from the bottom edge, about 0.1cm in length. The piece has been relined. Under UV light there looks to be touch ups around the bottom right goose, the right edge, and the leftmost goose.
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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."