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Walasse Ting (Ding Xiongquan)
Estimate
80,000 - 150,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Walasse Ting (Ding Xiongquan)
- i. A Blue Catii. A Green Cat(two works)
- each stamped with the artist's seal
- acrylic on paper
Each executed in 1986.
Provenance
Private Collection, The Netherlands (acquired directly from the artist)
Christie's, Amsterdam, November 4, 2015, lot 188 & 189
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Christie's, Amsterdam, November 4, 2015, lot 188 & 189
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
The Hague, Galerie Nouvelles Images, Walasse Ting, 1986
Condition
Both works are in very good condition overall. Each work is framed under Plexiglas.
i. The sheet is unevenly cut along the left and upper edges. There is minor undulation throughout the composition, which is inherent to aging of the medium. There is uneven wrinkling at the center of the composition where more pigment were applied.
ii. There are areas of creasing throughout the green background of the composition. There are minor areas of water stain on the cat's body, which may be inherent to the artist's working method.
"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."