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WANG JIN | Ice - 96 Central Plains (Henan Ice Performance)
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jin Wang
- Ice - 96 Central Plains (Henan Ice Performance)
- Edition 2 of 5
- a sequence of 7 gelatin silver prints, each flush-mounted
- each image approximately: 30 3/8 by 45 1/4 in. 77.2 by 114.9 cm.
- Executed in 1996, this work is number 3 from an edition of 15.
each: signed, titled, dated, and editioned 3/15 in pencil and with the artist's embossed signature in the margin, framed
Provenance
Friedman Benda, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2008
Literature
Contemporary Chinese Art: Primary Documents, New York 2010, p. 215, illustrated Richard Vine, New China, New Art, Munich 2008, p. 98, illustrated
Jie Lu, China’s Literary and Cultural Scenes at the Turn of the 21st Century, London/New York 2008, pp. 259-260, illustrated
Jie Lu, China’s Literary and Cultural Scenes at the Turn of the 21st Century, London/New York 2008, pp. 259-260, illustrated
Condition
These gelatin silver prints are in generally excellent condition. One photograph (showing an overview of the performance), has been unframed. In that photograph, there is an approximately 4-in. long abrasion to the lower left margin and image, the appearance of which is made less noticeable because of its location within the composition.
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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.