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Lee Man Fong
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 HKD
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Description
- Lee Man Fong
- Ancient Street In Cairo
- Signed
Oil on canvas
- 61.5 by 81.5 cm.; 24 by 32 in.
- Executed circa 1978.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Literature
Ho Kung-Shang, The Oil Painting of Lee Man Fong The Pioneer Artist of Indonesia and Singapore, Art Book Co., Ltd., Taipei, Taiwan, 1984, p. 64, colour plate number W56.
Condition
This work is in good condition overall, as is the canvas. There are traces of minor wear and handling along the edges and margins along with an associated minor pin-sized paint loss on the right margin. There are some soft craquelures throughout the surface but the paint layers are well-preserved. Under the ultraviolet light there is indication of scattered spots of retouching in the general background. Framed.
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"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."