- 2867
Zhu Ming (Ju Ming)
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 HKD
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Description
- Zhu Ming (Ju Ming)
- Five Chickens
- ink and colour on paper, framed
signed JU MING, dated '86 and with one seal of the artist
Provenance
Hanart TZ Gallery, Hong Kong, 1989
Private American Collection
Private American Collection
Condition
Overall in good condition
"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
Born in a small town in Taiwan, Ju Ming ascended from his provincial roots to become the foremost contemporary sculptor in Taiwan recognized for his works created in bronze, clay and wood, especially his renowned Tai-chi series. However some overlook that he is a painter as well. The same Daoist concept that informs his elegant and dynamic sculptural forms is apparent in his paintings and articulates the roots of his inspiration from the Chinese painting tradition. Deeply influenced by the minimal yet expressive innovations in ink painting by Bada Shanren (1626-1705), Ju Ming advocates for a “lessening” of the expression through the brush—the less is more concept is essential to his reductionist art. Five Chickens is a wonderful tribute to Ju Ming’s humble beginnings in rural Taiwan and his expressive gestures in ink are emblematic of the skill and energy that inform his creative methods.