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Fang Lijun
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Fang Lijun
- Face (five works)
- 1. signed in Chinese and numbered 40/65
2. signed in Chinese, dated 2000.6.30, and numbered 33/65
3. signed in Chinese, dated 2000.6.25, and numbered 42/65
4. signed in Chinese, dated 2000.6.15, and numbered 43/65
5. signed in Chinese, dated 2002.12.9, and numbered 18/25 woodblock prints
- each:121 by 81 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, Geneva
Literature
Stone Face-China's First Group Printing Exhibition, Beijing Art Now Gallery, 2004, p. 23-32, illustrated
Li Luming ed., Fang Lijun, Changsha, 2001, p. 196-199, illustrated
Li Luming ed., Fang Lijun, Changsha, 2001, p. 196-199, illustrated
Condition
Colours:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is slightly lighter in the original.
Condition:
This work seems to be in good condition. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light. Various places with creases:
top left: There is a fine crease towards the lower right corner on the lower extreme edge.
top right: There is some light creasing to the top left and lower left corners and a tiny nick to the top left corner. On close inspection, there is a further flattened creased beneath the numbering on the lower extreme edge.
bottom left: There are two light horizontal creases to the centre and right of the top extreme edge.
centre: There is a light crease in the top left corner.
bottom right: There is some extremely light undulation across the centre of the sheet..
"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."