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Mai Trung Thu
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Mai Trung Thu
- Jeu d'echecs (Playing Chess)
SIGNED, SIGNED WITH A SEAL OF THE ARTIST AND DATED 70 IN CHINESE UPPER LEFT; TITLED JEU D'ECHEC AND DATED 70 ON THE REVERSE
INK AND GOUACHE ON SILK LAID ON PAPER
- 9 BY 43 CM.; 3 1/2 BY 16 3/4 IN.
- THIS LOT IS ACCOMPANIED BY AN ORIGINAL BORDURE OF THE ARTIST
Provenance
Brenner Fine Arts, Inc., New York
Condition
The painting is in good condition, as is the silk, which has neither runs nor holes. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals no indication of retouching. There are some traces of paint - possibly from the bordure - on the lower right edge.
"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."