- 2834
Lü Shoukun (Lui Shou Kwan)
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
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Description
- Lü Shoukun (Lui Show Kwan)
- Zen
- ink and colour on paper, framed
- executed circa 1969
inscribed, signed in Chinese, marked with one seal of the artist and two seals of the artist's family collections
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist and thence by descent.
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the Lui Chin Ling Collection.
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the Lui Chin Ling Collection.
Condition
Overall in good condition. Illustration of the image in the printed catalogue is slightly elongated.
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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
This painting is one of the earliest examples of Lui Shou-kwan's Abstract Zen series, distinguished by powerful gestural brushstrokes and the lotus motif. The Zen series, created in the 1970s, exemplifies the mature period of Lui's artistic development, assimilating the aesthetics of Abstract Expressionist painting with the philosophy of Zen Buddhism. Using the first character of his own name, Shou, the artist also references the calligraphic tradition of interpreting the brushstroke as an extension of the artist's spirit. Recognized as the father of modern ink art in Hong Kong, Lui Shou-kwan demonstrates a strong sense of individualism and modernity through his confident gestural strokes. Moreover this painting itself represents a moment of enlightenment for Lui, recognized by art historians as the period that best incorporates his artistic influences.