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Wu Dayu
Estimate
1,600,000 - 2,600,000 HKD
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Description
- Wu Dayu
- Color Rhymes
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Important Private Asian Collection
Exhibited
Taipei, National Museum of History, The Pioneer of Chinese Oil Painting – Wu Dayu, March 9 – April 8, 1991
Literature
The Pioneer of Chinese Oil Painting – Wu Dayu, National Museum of History, Taipei, 1991, p. 77, illustrated in colour
Abstract China, Sylvie Chen Art Gallery, Taipei, 2005, p. 55, illustrated in colour
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and paint losses along the edges of the painting. There is a brown accretion 3 cm in length at the lower right edge of the painting and very minor craquelure, only visible under very close examination. There is no evidence of restoration under UV.
"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."