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Kim Tschang-Yeul
Estimate
1,000,000 - 1,500,000 HKD
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Description
- Kim Tschang-Yeul
- PA 19-80
- oil on canvas
- 182 by 227.5 cm; 71 5/8 by 89 1/2 in.
signed and titled in English on the side of the canvas, executed in 1980
Provenance
Acquired from the artist in 1981
Condition
The work is in overall very good condition. The paint layers are intact. Under ultraviolet light inspection there is a 4 centimeter vertical paint drop located on the lower lefthand corner (specifically 20 cm. from left edge, and 30 cm. from the bottom edge). However this is probably inherent to the artist's process, and is only visible to the naked eye upon close inspection.
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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."
Catalogue Note
"I see repetition in terms of Buddhist prayer. You repeat and repeat until it blocks out all other thoughts, and you pass into an empty state. I have thought a great deal about my experiences during the war, and the water drops have become a requiem for the dead. For me, painting can be compared to an act of consolation towards the spirits of the dead, in the same way that one sprinkles water to protect the dead from evil spirits during a Buddhist purification ritual."
- Kim Tschang-Yeul
- Kim Tschang-Yeul