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XU BING | Lu You, Partridge Sky
Estimate
900,000 - 1,500,000 HKD
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Description
- Lu You, Partridge Sky
- 60 by 180 cm; 23⅝ by 70⅞ in.
signed and titled in Square Word Calligraphy and marked with two seals of the artistExecuted in 2017
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. Evidence of pinholes and pinpoint tears are observed along the edges of the mounting paper. Visible only upon close examination and under raking light, minor abrasion is observed, located 54 cm from the left and 18 cm down from the top edge. Unframed.
"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
THIS WORK HAS BEEN GENEROUSLY DONATED BY THE ARTIST ART CREATES CURES FOUNDATION
About the foundation
Inspired by his own battle with pancreatic cancer, art entrepreneur Budi Tek was moved to initiate Art Creates Cures (ACC) in 2017 to give those diagnosed with this deadly disease every possible chance. Joining together with partners Sotheby’s, and Johns Hopkins Medicine, the goal of ACC is to raise funds to support the development of an innovative “early detection test” as well as a cure for pancreatic cancer. ACC’s goal is to support research that advances the understanding of the biology of the disease, translates this new knowledge into better patient care, and in so doing, improves the lives of patients living with pancreatic cancer. Bringing together leaders in the art and science communities, the foundation aims to accelerate and transform cancer research by uniting the creativity and ingenuity of artists and that of biomedical scientists.
Join us!
To kick o fundraising for this worthy cause, ACC has partnered with Sotheby’s to include select artwork donations as part of the Hong Kong Spring sales. Partial proceeds from the following works will go towards Johns Hopkins Medicine’s important work in the fight against pancreatic cancer. Sponsors and guests will have further opportunities to support research for this deadly disease at the premier annual Art Creates Cures Gala on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Four Seasons
Hotel in Hong Kong.
About pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer does not discriminate by gender or race. There are no early warning signs. There are no screening tests for pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is almost always diagnosed after it has spread and is no longer curable. Three quarters of those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer die within a year of diagnosis and less than 1 in 10 will survive beyond 5 years. In the United States, pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer-related death in both men and women. Sadly, the number of people a ected by pancreatic cancer continues to grow and by 2030, death from pancreatic cancer is predicted to be the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. As these tragic gures suggest, pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer. Additional research funding is urgently needed to further advance our understanding of the disease and drive improvements in patient care.
For more information about ACC or pancreatic
cancer, please visit our website at www.artcreatescures.
org.
Living between grey mist and setting sun,
I'm freed from all worldly cares one by one.
Drunk, I'll pass through groves of bamboo;
Books read, I would lie still to contemplate the hill.
Why proud and bold?
Let me grow old.
And wear, wherever I go, a smiling face!
Don't you know the Creator has the grace,
To level heroes down to commonplace?
Born in Chongqing, Xu Bing is an internationally acclaimed contemporary artist trained at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing. Using ancient methods of printmaking and calligraphy to explore new dimensions for contemporary Chinese art, he produces seminal artworks that focus on issues of language and meaning. Beginning in 1994, Xu embarked on his internationally recognized Square Word Calligraphy series that fuses English and Chinese writing systems and elicits important questions about society's designation of different cultures. Legible in English, each word is written in square shapes resembling Chinese characters. Reflecting his long-time role as a teacher, the artist installed mock classrooms with copybooks and computers in past exhibitions to teach attendees how to read and write in "Square Word" calligraphy. His teachings for the new written word are best conveyed in An Introduction to Square Word Calligraphy, which also asserts the spiritual value of practicing calligraphy. Xu Bing is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards for his contribution to the arts including the 1999 MacArthur Fellowship (aka "Genius Grant"), the 2003 Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize, and the 2006 Southern Graphics Council Lifetime Achievement Award. His innovative works have been featured in solo exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, New Museum of Contemporary Art, British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Joan Miro Foundation, National Gallery of Prague, and Spencer Museum of Art, among other major institutions.
About the foundation
Inspired by his own battle with pancreatic cancer, art entrepreneur Budi Tek was moved to initiate Art Creates Cures (ACC) in 2017 to give those diagnosed with this deadly disease every possible chance. Joining together with partners Sotheby’s, and Johns Hopkins Medicine, the goal of ACC is to raise funds to support the development of an innovative “early detection test” as well as a cure for pancreatic cancer. ACC’s goal is to support research that advances the understanding of the biology of the disease, translates this new knowledge into better patient care, and in so doing, improves the lives of patients living with pancreatic cancer. Bringing together leaders in the art and science communities, the foundation aims to accelerate and transform cancer research by uniting the creativity and ingenuity of artists and that of biomedical scientists.
Join us!
To kick o fundraising for this worthy cause, ACC has partnered with Sotheby’s to include select artwork donations as part of the Hong Kong Spring sales. Partial proceeds from the following works will go towards Johns Hopkins Medicine’s important work in the fight against pancreatic cancer. Sponsors and guests will have further opportunities to support research for this deadly disease at the premier annual Art Creates Cures Gala on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Four Seasons
Hotel in Hong Kong.
About pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer does not discriminate by gender or race. There are no early warning signs. There are no screening tests for pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is almost always diagnosed after it has spread and is no longer curable. Three quarters of those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer die within a year of diagnosis and less than 1 in 10 will survive beyond 5 years. In the United States, pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer-related death in both men and women. Sadly, the number of people a ected by pancreatic cancer continues to grow and by 2030, death from pancreatic cancer is predicted to be the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. As these tragic gures suggest, pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer. Additional research funding is urgently needed to further advance our understanding of the disease and drive improvements in patient care.
For more information about ACC or pancreatic
cancer, please visit our website at www.artcreatescures.
org.
Living between grey mist and setting sun,
I'm freed from all worldly cares one by one.
Drunk, I'll pass through groves of bamboo;
Books read, I would lie still to contemplate the hill.
Why proud and bold?
Let me grow old.
And wear, wherever I go, a smiling face!
Don't you know the Creator has the grace,
To level heroes down to commonplace?
Born in Chongqing, Xu Bing is an internationally acclaimed contemporary artist trained at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing. Using ancient methods of printmaking and calligraphy to explore new dimensions for contemporary Chinese art, he produces seminal artworks that focus on issues of language and meaning. Beginning in 1994, Xu embarked on his internationally recognized Square Word Calligraphy series that fuses English and Chinese writing systems and elicits important questions about society's designation of different cultures. Legible in English, each word is written in square shapes resembling Chinese characters. Reflecting his long-time role as a teacher, the artist installed mock classrooms with copybooks and computers in past exhibitions to teach attendees how to read and write in "Square Word" calligraphy. His teachings for the new written word are best conveyed in An Introduction to Square Word Calligraphy, which also asserts the spiritual value of practicing calligraphy. Xu Bing is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards for his contribution to the arts including the 1999 MacArthur Fellowship (aka "Genius Grant"), the 2003 Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize, and the 2006 Southern Graphics Council Lifetime Achievement Award. His innovative works have been featured in solo exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, New Museum of Contemporary Art, British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Joan Miro Foundation, National Gallery of Prague, and Spencer Museum of Art, among other major institutions.