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AI WEIWEI | Coloured Vases (2 Works)
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Ai Weiwei
- Coloured Vases (2 Works)
- acrylic on antique ceramics, in two parts
- blue: 34 by 36 by 36 cm. 13 3/8 by 14 1/4 by 14 1/4 in.
- red: 36 by 29 by 29 cm. 14 1/8 by 11 1/4 by 11 1/2 in.
- Executed in 2008.
Provenance
Galerie Urs Meile, Beijing
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2008
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2008
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the tonality of the purple vase is lighter and brighter in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. All surface irregularities are in keeping with the artist's choice of antique materials. Close inspection reveals a few tiny media accretions and very faint rub marks in isolated places throughout.
"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
“People think I’m interested in Chinese traditions, which isn’t true. I’m more interested in our past human behaviour and our understanding of values, and I explore this by dealing with some existing readymade concept that everybody accepts as untouchable or fixed” (Ai WeiWei in conversation with Juliet Bingham and Marko Daniel, in: ‘A Conversation between Ai Wei Wei, Juliet Bingham and Marko Daniel, 31 May and 1 June 2010, Beijing’, Exh. Cat., London, Tate Modern, Sunflower Seeds, 2010, pp. 89-92),