- 939
Xu Bing
Estimate
600,000 - 900,000 HKD
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Description
- Xu Bing
- Book From the Sky (set of four volumes)
- executed from 1987-1991
- woodblock printed books in original wood case
signed in Chinese and Pinyin and numbered 5/100
Provenance
Christie's, Hong Kong, 25 April 2004, lot 733
Private Asian Collection
Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 6 April 2009, lot 604
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Private Asian Collection
Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 6 April 2009, lot 604
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is generally in good condition. A label on one of the book covers is slightly detached. There is a linear crack on the wooden box.
"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."