- 988
Li Chen
Estimate
500,000 - 800,000 HKD
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Description
- Li Chen
- Pure Land
- bronze
inscribed in Chinese and Pinyin, dated 1998 and numbered EA 4/4
Provenance
Michael Goedhuis Gallery, London
Private Collection, Europe
Private Collection, Europe
Exhibited
Italy, Venice, 52nd International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia, Li Chen - Energy of Emptiness, June - November 2007, pp. 30-31 (alternate edition exhibited)
China, Beijing, National Art Museum of China, Li Chen - In Search of Spiritual Space, 2008, pp. 171 and 173 (alternate edition exhibited, installation view)
Singapore, Singapore Art Museum, Mind, Body, Spirit, 2009, pp. 144-149 (alternate edition exhibited)
China, Beijing, National Art Museum of China, Li Chen - In Search of Spiritual Space, 2008, pp. 171 and 173 (alternate edition exhibited, installation view)
Singapore, Singapore Art Museum, Mind, Body, Spirit, 2009, pp. 144-149 (alternate edition exhibited)
Condition
This work is generally in good condition. There are some minor handling marks on the fingers and toes. There are hairline linear marks scattered on the sculpture, with the most noticeable one measuring ca. 9 cm on the top and back of the torso. An adhesive patch is found on the back.
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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."