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Liu Ye
Estimate
6,000,000 - 8,000,000 HKD
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Description
- Liu Ye
- Untitled
- oil on canvas
signed in Pinyin and Chinese and dated 97-98, framed
Literature
Liu Ye Kunstmuseum Bern, Beijing, Timezone 8, 2006-2007, pp. 30-31
Artists of Today: Liu Ye, China, Hebei Education Press, 2006, p. 12
Artists of Today: Liu Ye, China, Hebei Education Press, 2006, p. 12
Condition
faint cracks can be found on the upper part of the canvas, mainly appear on the both side of the top of the curtain. Faint cracks also can be found on the lower part of the canvas, including the red curtain, the shade of the ship and the trousers and skirt of the kids. There is also an area of faint crack at the upper left of the canvas which is about 8 cm to 4 cm. Average length of cracks are just 3 to 4 cm. All faint cracks are now stabilized through consolidation process and minimal in-paint done by a professional restorer. the work is in satisfactory 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."