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Xu Lei
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Xu Lei
- Mr. Butterfly
titled in Chinese and dated 2002
ink and color on paper
- 25 5/8 by 19 1/4 in. 65 by 49 cm.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner directly from the artist
Exhibited
Taipei, Dimensions Art Center, Behind the Reality : Other Modernity, 2002, p. 28, illustrated in color
Literature
Asian Division of the Library of Congress, Xu Lei, Washington, 2008, p. 14, illustrated in color
Xu Lei and Zhu Zhu, The Empty City, Hubei Province, China, 2005, p. 56, illustrated in color
Xu Lei and Zhu Zhu, The Empty City, Hubei Province, China, 2005, p. 56, illustrated in color
Condition
Framed in a wooden frame under glass, the work is generally in good condition. There are 3 faint stained spots approximately 1" in diameter each in the lower left edge. Work has not been examined out of frame nor under UV light.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.