- 621
Shui Mei (Shuai Mei)
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Shui Mei (Shuai Mei)
- Early Evening
- egg tempera and gold leaf on canvas
signed in Chinese and dated 99.6; Schoeni Art Gallery label affixed to the reverse
Provenance
Schoeni Art Gallery, Hong Kong
Private European Collection
Private European Collection
Exhibited
Hong Kong, Schoeni Art Gallery, Shangri-la: Garden of Dreams – Paintings by Shui Mei, March 8 - April 4, 2001
Literature
Shangri-la: Garden of Dreams - Paintings by Shui Mei, Schoeni Art Gallery, Hong Kong, 2001, p. 18 - 19, illustrated in colour
Condition
This work is overall in very good condition. There is slight oxidation of the goldfoil across the surface. There is a slight scratch at 22 cm down from the top border, 12 cm left to the right border.
There is no evidence of restoration under UV light. This work is not examined out of frame.
"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."