- 538
Cheung Yee (Zhang Yi)
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Cheung Yee (Zhang Yi)
- Magic Nine
- bronze
- 78 by 36 cm.; 30 3/4 by 14 1/4 in.
signed and numbered 2/8 (lower rear)
Exhibited
Hong Kong, Exchange Square, The Rotunda, and iPreciation. The Art of Cheung Yee, August 2008
Taiwan, Jeff Hsu's Art, The Art of Cheung Yee, 2005
Singapore, iPreciation, The Art of Cheung Yee, 2002
Literature
Cheung Yee, iPreciation, Singapore. 2008, P. 33
Condition
This sculpture is in very good overall condition.
"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
The decorative patterns on bronzes from Shang and Zhou period are seemingly complex. In fact, they are assembled from some duplicated conceptual symbols which reveal a sense of simplicity within complications. The sculptures of Cheung Yee are in line with this spirit too. This type of carvings is a varied combination made up by simple symbolic bold lines which appears as the form of tortoise, spindle holes, square and circle, worm and dragon etc. Most of the time Cheung Yee adds shell-like, porous balls between the slits in order to increase the effects of the parts.