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GUAN LIANG | Portrait of Zhong Kui
Estimate
800,000 - 1,200,000 HKD
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Description
- Guan Liang
- Portrait of Zhong Kui
- signed and inscribed in Chinese, dated 1980 in Chinese sexagenary cycle and stamped with the artist's seal
- ink and colour on paper
- 130.5 by 66.6 cm; 51 ⅜ by 26 ¼ in.
Provenance
Collection of the artist's family
China Guardian Auctions, Beijing, 5 November 2005, Lot 2069
Important Private Asian Collection
China Guardian Auctions, Beijing, 5 November 2005, Lot 2069
Important Private Asian Collection
Exhibited
Hong Kong, Furama Hotel Hall and Boya Art Exhibition Hall, An Exhibition of Guan-Liang's Works: Oil Paintings & Chinese Paintings, December 1981 - January 1982
Shanghai, Shanghai Art Museum, Guan Liang's Solo Exhibition, May 1982
Shanghai, Shanghai Art Museum, Guan Liang's Solo Exhibition, May 1982
Literature
CANS Art News Editing Team, ed., Guan Liang 1900 - 1986, Chinese Art Books Co., Taipei, 2012, p.52
Condition
The work is overall in good condition. As in its original condition, there is a small area of repaired paper loss near the centre.
"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."