- 5121
Hon-Chew Hee (Xu Hanchao)
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 HKD
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Description
- Hon-Chew Hee (Xu Hanchao)
- Celebration
- oil on canvas
Amfac Plaza, Hawaii exhibition label affixed to the stretcher on the reverse
Provenance
Private Asian Collection
Exhibited
Hawaii, Amfac Plaza Exhibition Room, Hawaii Artists League Annual Exhibition, 17 June - 2 July, late 1970s-early 1980
Condition
This work is in good condition. There is scattered craquelure and minor paint losses on the canvas, notably around the top left edge, and on the two figures in the middle of the painting, 20 centimeters from the top edge and 55 centimeters from the left edge. Also a slight lifting has occurred, approximately 8 centimeters to the right bottom corner. Under UV light there is evidence of touch ups, particularly located along the left and bottom right edges.
"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."