- 799
Liu Dahong
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Liu Dahong
- The Classroom
- executed in 1991
- oil on canvas
signed in Chinese and Pinyin, framed
Provenance
Schoeni Art Gallery, Hong Kong
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Literature
Don J. Cohn, Liu Dahong Painting 1986-92, Schoeni Fine Oriental Art Hong Kong, China, 1992, pp. 118-119
Tan Jie, Liu Dahong Homilist, Chengdu, China, 2007, p. 64
Liu Dahong's Textbook Elementary Level (Lessons 1 to 27), Hong Kong, China, 2007, p. 68
Tan Jie, Liu Dahong Homilist, Chengdu, China, 2007, p. 64
Liu Dahong's Textbook Elementary Level (Lessons 1 to 27), Hong Kong, China, 2007, p. 68
Condition
This work is generally in good condition. There are minor hairline craquelures along the mid-bottom edge and minor wear in handling marks around the edges. When examined under ultraviolet light, there appears to be no evidence of restoration.
"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."