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Li Guijun
Estimate
1,500,000 - 2,000,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Li Guijun
- Season of Dreams
- oil on canvas
signed in pinyin and Chinese and dated 1992.12; signed in Chinese and dated 1992.12 on the reverse
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Private Asian Collection
Private Asian Collection
Literature
Li Fang, ed., Estheticism - Celebrated Painters Series 3, Tianjin Yangliuqing Publication, Tianjin, 2006, p. 82, illustrated in colour
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There is evidence of light abrasions at the top corners. There are one paint loss along the bottom edge, 35 cm to the right edge of the work and two minor spots of paint losses along the bottom edge of the work. There is evidence of slight undulation at the upper corners. Under UV: there is evidence of scattered spots fluorescing across the surface of the work, presumably inherent to the artistÂ’s working method.
"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."
Catalogue Note
"Li Guijun is such an artist of unique talent, but with his experience, he discovers some rich possibilities, which have helped his style to develop to a very high level of completeness. In each canvas, Li Gui Jun attains an understated sense of drama combined with a sensuality for the viewer. In each composition, he focuses on a moment in a young adolescent girl's life. He has a fine eye for details and can paint realistically anything he chooses to."
Manfred Shoeni, Director of Shoeni Gallery
Manfred Shoeni, Director of Shoeni Gallery