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Renato Barja Jr
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description
- Renato Barja Jr
- Birthday Boy (In Two Parts)
- acrylic on canvas, hand painted epoxy, wood, enamel, paint and found objects
- Painting: 122 by 91.5 cm.; 48 by 36 in.
- Sculpture: 61 by 19 by 18 cm.; 24 by 7 1/2 by 7 in.
i. signed and dated 13; signed, titled and dated 2013 on the reverse
ii. signed with the artist's initials; incised with the signature of the artist and dated 12 on the rear side of the base; signed, titled, dated 2012 on the underside of the base
ii. signed with the artist's initials; incised with the signature of the artist and dated 12 on the rear side of the base; signed, titled, dated 2012 on the underside of the base
Provenance
Private Collection
Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 6 April 2013, lot 205
Acquired by the Present Owner from the above sale
Private Collection, Hong Kong
Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 6 April 2013, lot 205
Acquired by the Present Owner from the above sale
Private Collection, Hong Kong
Condition
The work is in overall good condition. The painting is free of discoloration, the paint layers are intact and the canvas is taut. The sculpture shows minor signs of wear and handling, but this does not detract from the quality of the piece. Under ultraviolet light inspection, there are no signs of restoration. 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."