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Zhang Xiaogang
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 GBP
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Description
- Zhang Xiaogang
- Comrades
- each: signed and dated 1999
- oil on canvas, in two parts
- each: 130 by 110cm.
- 51 1/8 by 43 3/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie de France, Paris
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Literature
Xin-Dong Cheng, Ed., Memoire et Oubli, Zhang Xiaogang, Beijing 2003, pp. 48 and 49, no. 21 and 20, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant.
Condition: Girl: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals very small areas of hairline craquelure towards the centres of the left and right edges. No restoration is apparent under ultraviolet light; Boy: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals a very faint diagonal hairline crack above the right eye extending towards the forehead and very small areas of hairline craquelure towards the centres of the left and right edges and towards the top left corner. No restoration is apparent under ultraviolet 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. 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."