- 822
Liang Yuanwei
Estimate
600,000 - 800,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Liang Yuanwei
- Piece of Life No. 5
- oil on canvas
signed in Chinese and Pinyin, titled in Chinese and English and dated 2006 on the reverse, framed
Provenance
Boers-Li Gallery, Beijing
Guy Ullens Collection
Sotheby's, Hong Kong, The Ullens Collection, 2 October 2011, lot 179
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Guy Ullens Collection
Sotheby's, Hong Kong, The Ullens Collection, 2 October 2011, lot 179
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in very good condition. No evidence of restoration under UV examination.
"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
“Revolutionary figures are often looking into the past and discovering something new. I am particularly interested in understanding this relationship between new and old.” During the interview, Liang Yuanwei explains the relationship between the work and its relationship with Chinese tradition.