Lot 161
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Lin Fengmian (1900-1991) Personnage sous un arbre

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

deux encres et couleurs sur papier, signées Lin Fengmian et avec le sceau de l'artiste sur chacune

Condition

The one illustrated below with very minor foxing on the lower left corner, the other in good condition. Both with very light soiling but in overall good state. Provenance: Purchased in Shanghai in the 1950's Please feel free to use the zoom feature on our internet site www.sothebys.com to see better details of the item than on the catalogue photographs.
"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

Lin Fengmian a étudié en France et a fortement été influencé par le Fauvisme, les peintres d'avant-garde, et les impressionnistes. Leader des peintres chinois modernes, il dirigea l'Accadémie Nationale des Arts de Hangzhou dans les années 1930.