- 742
Song Yonghong
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 HKD
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Description
- Song Yonghong
- Moat Around the Forbidden City
- oil on canvas
signed in Chinese and dated 1994
Provenance
Hanart TZ Gallery, Hong Kong
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
China, Hong Kong, Hanart TZ Gallery, Song Yonghong: Burning Realities, 1995, p. 33
Literature
Song Yonghong, Song Yonghong, Beijing Art Now Gallery, Beijing, China, 2006, p. 168
Wang Huangsheng, Square of Desire Song Yonghong, Guangzhou, China, 2008, p. 95
Wang Huangsheng, Square of Desire Song Yonghong, Guangzhou, China, 2008, p. 95
Condition
This work is generally in good condition. There is minor wear in handling around the edges and corners with the most noticeable at the top-right corner. A diagonal craquelure is visible near the top-right corner, and two gentle craquelures can be seen in the center of the work. When examined under ultraviolet light, there appears to be no evidence of restoration.
"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."