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Chu Teh-Chun (Zhu Dequn)
Estimate
1,800,000 - 2,500,000 HKD
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Description
- Chu Teh-Chun
- L'été (Summer)
- signed in Pinyin and Chinese; signed, titled and dated 1977 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the father of the present owner
Exhibited
Naples, Galleria San Carlo, Chu Teh-Chun & Albert Féraud, 20 February - 18 March, 1978
Condition
The work is on its original canvas. The surface is intact with stabilized drying cracks and no paint lifting. There is a small area of craquelure near the lower middle area of the composition.
A few areas of retouching are visible under ultraviolet light: there is a vertical thin line of retouching, measuring 18cm in length, along the upper left edge; there are a few scattered spots of retouching near the centre of the left edge; there is a vertical thin line of retouching, measuring 15cm in length, about 8cm from the middle left edge, with some associated spots of retouching nearby; there is a vertical line of retouching, measuring 5cm in length and 1cm in width, located about 8cm from the left edge and 20cm from the bottom; there are thin dotted lines of retouching, measuring 11cm in length, located in the lower centre area about 15cm from the bottom, with some associated spots of retouching nearby; there are 3 horizontal lines of retouching, measuring respectively 10cm, 4cm and 3cm in length and 1cm in width, located along the centre of the top edge; there are 2 spots of retouching located 20 cm from the top edge and 33cm from the right edge.The work is framed.
"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."