- 684
Chao Chung-hsiang (Zhao Chunxiang)
Estimate
700,000 - 900,000 HKD
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Description
- Chao Chung-hsiang (Zhao Chunxiang)
- Masculine and Feminine
- ink and acrylic on canvas
signed in pinyin and Chinese and dated 1989 (upper right); signed in pinyin, titled and dated 1968 (reverse)
Executed from 1968 to 1989
Executed from 1968 to 1989
Provenance
Sotheby's Auction, Taipei, 1997
Alisan Fine Arts, Hong Kong
Private Asian Collection
Alisan Fine Arts, Hong Kong
Private Asian Collection
Exhibited
Hong Kong, Alisan Fine Arts, Chao Chung-Hsiang, 1997
Literature
Chao Chung-Hsiang, Hong Kong, Alisan Fine Arts Ltd., p.6, Plate 5
Condition
There is a vertical, repaired tear (approximately 10 cm) at the lower right of this painting. There is a small patch of mould at the centre right and a minor marking at the upper left. Overall this work is in moderate 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
This painting was executed in 1968. The artist later returned to this painting and it was finally completed in 1989.