Yang Jiechang

Shanghai Gallery of Art, Shanghai
Acquired by the present owner from the above

These works are in good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling marks toward the edges of the three works and some linear surface abrasions along the bottom edges. Under raking light, the surface of the black paint appears to be slightly mottled. There is some fine, scattered hairline craquelure on all three works. Under ultraviolet light inspection, there is a one inch spot of retouching on Fidel Castro, located along the left edge, approximately nine inches from the top. There is no evidence of restoration on Martin Luther King Jr. or Mao Zedog. All works are 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.
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