- 581
LI CHEN | Avalokitesvara
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description
- Li Chen
- Avalokitesvara
- bronze
- 53 (H) by 33 by 51 cm; 20⅞ (H) by 13 by 20 in.
incised in English, numbered 1/8 and stamped with two artist's sealsExecuted in 1998, this work is number 1 from an edition of 8.
Provenance
River Art, Miaoli, Taiwan (Art Taipei, 1999)
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Italy, Venice, 52nd International Art Exhibition- La Biennale di Venezia, Li Chen - Energy of Emptiness, 10 June - 21 November 2007, pp. 50-51 (alternate edition exhibited)
China, Beijing, National Art Museum of China, Li Chen - In Search of Spiritual Space, 29 April - 11 May 2008, p. 194 (alternate edition exhibited)
China, Beijing, National Art Museum of China, Li Chen - In Search of Spiritual Space, 29 April - 11 May 2008, p. 194 (alternate edition exhibited)
Condition
This work is in excellent condition overall. Very minor surface scratches are visible only upon close examination and under raking light.
"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 is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.