- 1055
Liu Wei
Estimate
9,000,000 - 12,000,000 HKD
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Description
- Liu Wei
- No Smoking
- oil on canvas
signed in Chinees and Pinyin and dated 1998, framed
Provenance
The Collection of Baron and Baroness Guy and Myriam Ullens de Schooten
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 3 April 2011, lot 858
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 3 April 2011, lot 858
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
China, Macau, Contemporary Art Centre of Macau, FUTUROE Chinese Contemporary Art, 2000, p. 35
Brazil, São Paulo, Museu de Arte de Brasília, China- Contemporary Art, 2002, p. 88
France, Beziers, Espace Culturel Paul Riquet, Et Moi, Et Moi Et Moi...Portraits Chinois, 11 Jun - 18 July 2004, pp. 9, 32
Brazil, São Paulo, Museu de Arte de Brasília, China- Contemporary Art, 2002, p. 88
France, Beziers, Espace Culturel Paul Riquet, Et Moi, Et Moi Et Moi...Portraits Chinois, 11 Jun - 18 July 2004, pp. 9, 32
Condition
This work is generally in good condition with minor craquelures along the top edge. There are specks of minor paint losses mostly around the face of the central figure, which are all only visible upon close inspection. 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."