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Ai Weiwei
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description
- Ai Weiwei
- Beijing's Present
- bricks of dismantled houses in Hutong and wood of destroyed temples, Qing Dynasty, in eight parts
- each: 35.5 by 22.5 by 9.5cm.; 14 by 8 7/8 by 3 3/4 in.
- Executed in 2002, this work is number 3 from an edition of 3.
Provenance
Galerie Urs Meile, Lucerne
Sale: Phillips de Pury & Co., London, Contemporary Art, 30 June 2008, Lot 462
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, Sydney, Campbelltown Arts Centre, Ai Weiwei: Under Construction, 2008, pp. 106-107, no. 25, illustration of another example in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. Upon close inspection, there are a few extremely fine rub marks in places to some of the boxes.
"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."