- 706
Nguyen Phan Chanh 1892-1984
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Nguyen Phan Chanh
- Crab Catcher
- signed in Chinese with a seal of the artist upper left; signed and dated 1938 lower right; inscribed in Chinese upper right
- ink and gouache on silk laid on paper
- 43 by 30cm.; 17 by 11¾in.
Provenance
Private Collection of Mr Philip Ng, Singapore
Literature
Nguyen Hai Yen,The Silk Paintings Of Nguyen Phan Chanh, Hanoi, Vietnam, 1992, page 92, n°7
Nguyen Tu Ha, Silk Paintings Of Nguyen Phan Chanh, Hanoi, Vietnam, 2006, picture n°9
Nguyen Tu Ha, Silk Paintings Of Nguyen Phan Chanh, Hanoi, Vietnam, 2006, picture n°9
Condition
The painting and paper are in good condition, showing no tears, abrasions, foxing or watermarks. There are several spots of retouching on the sky and on the lower left corner of painting.
The colours of the catalogue illustration are too yellow compared to the actual painting.
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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."