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Yan Pei-Ming
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 USD
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Description
- Yan Pei-Ming
- Portrait de Mao
- signed, titled, dated 10.98 and dedicated Pour mes amis Annick et Michel David, Amicalement
- oil on canvas
- 39 3/8 by 78 5/8 in. 100 by 200 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, Paris (acquired directly from the artist)
Sotheby's, London, February 7, 2007, lot 60
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Sotheby's, London, February 7, 2007, lot 60
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling towards the edges. There appears to be an approximately 3 inch vertical accretion on the right side of the figure's neck. Under ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.