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Liu Wei
Estimate
600,000 - 800,000 HKD
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Description
- Liu Wei
- You Like Me?
- signed in Chinese and Pinyin and dated 1996
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Tilton Gallery, New York
Private Collection, USA
Private Collection, USA
Literature
Liu Wei, exh. cat., Red Bridge Gallery, Shanghai, 2009, p. 82, illustrated in colour
Condition
This work is in good condition. The paint layers are bright and intact. There are no signs of retouching under UV light inspection. Please note that there are nails protruding at interval throughout the side of the stretcher, which is inherent to the artist's intention. There are signs of oxidation to the nails.
"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
"Liu Wei's disturbing style has been developed painstakingly. His strokes are actually delicate; the seemingly overlapping strong color chunks were painted carefully by light brush strokes... Up until now, I only found Li Xianting's quote of writer Lu Xun that is able to interpret the indescribable art of Liu Wei: 'Brilliant as blossoming peach flowers at the festering wounds'".
Yung-fen Hu, "What's Liu Wei's...", Liu Wei, A Solo Painter, Taipei, Taiwan, 2012, p.5
Yung-fen Hu, "What's Liu Wei's...", Liu Wei, A Solo Painter, Taipei, Taiwan, 2012, p.5