Lot 143
  • 143

Zhang Hui

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Zhang Hui
  • Beijing Wawa - Mermaid
  • signed in Chinese, signed with artist's initials, titled in Chinese and English, dated 2006, and numbered 4/8 on the reverse
  • fiberglass
  • 40 by 17 by 13 in.
  • 101.6 by 43.2 by 33 cm.
  • Executed in 2006, this work is number 4 from an edition of 8.

Provenance

Krampf & Pei Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2008

Condition

Overall the work is in very good condition. There are a few scattered nicks and scratches, most evident on the back of the figure's neck and along the bottom edge, some with associated pin-point losses to the fiberglass. There are some inconsistencies to the painted surface.
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.
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