Lim Nang Seng

Private Collection, Australia

This work is in good overall condition as viewed. There is a chip to the wood on the edge of one wing. Other minor scratches and nicks to the wood surface are inherent to the medium.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Brought to life by its sculptor Lim Nang Seng, the Merlion bore references to the folklore of Sang Nila Utama’s sighting of a half-lion, half-fish creature. Truly the icon of Singapore, the Merlion stands as a legacy for this sculptor, eternally etching his name in the annals of history.

Flight, an elegant, soaring bird that embodies a dynamic sense of energy and motion, truly reveals the artistic flair habitual to the works of Lim Nang Seng.