- 3625
Peng Wei
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 HKD
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Description
- Peng Wei
- I Often Engage in Profound Conversations with Precious Stones
- ink on paper, framed
signed Peng Wei, dated Gui Si (2013), inscribed and with one seal of the artist
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist in 2013.
Condition
This work is in good condition.
"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
Artist's inscription:
If you really could understand the thoughts of rubies and sapphires, you would be uplifted.
Minerals are the language of the universe, plants are the language of humanity.
I have had long heart-to-hearts with diamonds.
Jade, moral.
Jadeite, sentimental.
Pearls, thoughtful.
Copper, sincere.
Iron, humorless.
Tin, servile.
Granite, very confident.
Marble, static freedom and sophistication.
Pottery, at this point, we are pleasantly surprised.
Porcelain, the dead souls of China.
Lacquer, astute, capable, considerate, and loyal.
Wood, works tirelessly, then decays.
Bamboo, whatever you do to it, it will maintain its personality.
Cloth, bears all hardships.
Silk, thinks well of itself.
Satin, holds itself arrogantly aloof.
Brocade, busy baring its soul.
Damask, frivolous, but still honest.
Netting, seems to be convinced.
Gauze, pretending to renounce the world.
Velvet, full of self-confidence.
And Wool? Composed but with lofty goals. What are they?
Corduroys, never out of date.
Khakis, the world is theirs.
Blue jeans, Adam’s true nature.
Stone-washed denim, rising to the top, like a king among men.
Harem pants, every generation should wear them.
If you really could understand the thoughts of rubies and sapphires, you would be uplifted.
Minerals are the language of the universe, plants are the language of humanity.
I have had long heart-to-hearts with diamonds.
Jade, moral.
Jadeite, sentimental.
Pearls, thoughtful.
Copper, sincere.
Iron, humorless.
Tin, servile.
Granite, very confident.
Marble, static freedom and sophistication.
Pottery, at this point, we are pleasantly surprised.
Porcelain, the dead souls of China.
Lacquer, astute, capable, considerate, and loyal.
Wood, works tirelessly, then decays.
Bamboo, whatever you do to it, it will maintain its personality.
Cloth, bears all hardships.
Silk, thinks well of itself.
Satin, holds itself arrogantly aloof.
Brocade, busy baring its soul.
Damask, frivolous, but still honest.
Netting, seems to be convinced.
Gauze, pretending to renounce the world.
Velvet, full of self-confidence.
And Wool? Composed but with lofty goals. What are they?
Corduroys, never out of date.
Khakis, the world is theirs.
Blue jeans, Adam’s true nature.
Stone-washed denim, rising to the top, like a king among men.
Harem pants, every generation should wear them.