- 886
Wang Jianwei
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 HKD
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Description
- Wang Jianwei
- Hollow Bricks
- titled in Chinese and dated 1990 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 160 by 140 cm.; 63 by 55 1/8 in.
Provenance
Hanart TZ Gallery, Hong Kong
Exhibited
France, Pompidou, Alors, la Chine?, Centre Pompidou, 25 June - 13 October, 2003, p.254
France, Paris, Espace Cardin, Paris-Pékin, 5-28 October, 2002, p.187
France, Paris, Espace Cardin, Paris-Pékin, 5-28 October, 2002, p.187
Literature
China's New Art, Post-1989, Hanart TZ Gallery, Hong Kong, China, 1993, p. 176
Beyond Boundaries, Shanghai Gallery of Art, China, 2003, p. 124
Beyond Boundaries, Shanghai Gallery of Art, China, 2003, p. 124
Condition
This work is generally in good condition. There are minor craquelures and pinpoint paint losses around the edges. Scattered patches of craquelures are found across the surface. A blue paint scuff to the top edge. Under ultraviolet light, scattered areas of minor retouching are found, the largest of which is to the top right corner.
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"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."