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Mai Trung Thu
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description
- Mai Trung Thu
- Poème sur Soie (A Poem on Silk)
- Signed, stamped with a seal of the artist and dated variously between 1950 - 1960 (8)
- Lithography on silk fixed on paper, in 8 parts; lacquer on wood
- Each print: 18.5 by 12.5 cm.; 7 1/4 by 4 3/4 in. (8)
- Lacquer cover: 26 by 17 cm.; 10 1/4 by 6 3/4 in.
- Published in 1961, the book is numbered 304 out of 523 copies.
Provenance
Formerly in the Private Collection of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor in Paris
Condition
The work is in excellent condition overall. The lacquer is smooth and free of nicks or chips. The prints inside are well preserved, as are the pages.
"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
Poème sur Soie (A Poem on Silk) is a book of poems written by the Vietnamese author Pham Van Ky, which features eight colour lithographic prints on silk illustrated by the reknowned artist Mai Thu. The limited edition book comes with a lacquer box made by the Chinese artist Chou Ling.