Chinese Contemporary Art

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Lot 539
  • 539

Ling Jian B. 1963

Estimate
140,000 - 180,000 HKD
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Description

  • Ling Jian
  • MISS TANG, YOUR ARE RICH, BEAUTIFUL AND FIRM
  • oil on canvas
The reverse signed Ling Jian in both Chinese and English, dated 2004 

Catalogue Note

"Ling's modern 'Buddha' portraits stand akin to the sublime visage of a top Chinese fashion model such as Lv Yan. In each of Ling's portraits, whether Buddha or model/mortal, the sensuality of slightly parted lips, half-closed sultry eyes and skin smooth skin is configured with divine touches and/or plastic surgery adjustments. The result is a physical 'perfection' which is both seductive and unsettling."
                                     -New Works by Ling Jian, by M.Maggio (The Courtyard Gallery, 2003). p. 9-10