- 2866
Liu Guosong (Liu Kuo-sung)
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
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Description
- Liu Guosong (Liu Kuo-sung)
- Rising Clouds
- ink and colour on paper, framed
signed and dated 1989 in Chinese, and marked with one seal of the artist
Provenance
Christie's Hong Kong, 24th October 1993, lot 346.
Acquired by present owner from the above sale.
Acquired by present owner from the above sale.
Exhibited
Paintings By Liu Kuo-sung, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, 1990-92, p. 144.
Literature
Paintings by Liu Kuo-Sung (Second Edition), Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, 1992, p.136.
Condition
Overall 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
Few contemporary artists have cultivated an array of styles as diverse and distinct as Liu Guosong. Whilst his works are visibly influenced by zeitgeists of his time, from Abstract Expressionism to the moon landing, Liu is no mere respondent to current trends. After reaching a zenith of his moon series in the mid-1970s, Liu sought to develop a new technique and return to the subtle, refined abstractions developed in his earlier landscape painting.
Rising Cloud is a prime example of the maturity of his distinctive marbling technique, perfected over many years. The gentle mixture of ink and colour with water often produces otherworldly effects that are unobtainable through brushwork. These spontaneous images are further refined as finished works by Liu through his masterful ink washes. In this painting, a dark body of swirling clouds gradually rises above two lofty peaks escaping towards a crystal clear sky. Through a technically challenging technique that offers immense possibilities and unparalleled spontaneity, Liu captures viewers with his unique style of lyrical abstraction.
Rising Cloud is a prime example of the maturity of his distinctive marbling technique, perfected over many years. The gentle mixture of ink and colour with water often produces otherworldly effects that are unobtainable through brushwork. These spontaneous images are further refined as finished works by Liu through his masterful ink washes. In this painting, a dark body of swirling clouds gradually rises above two lofty peaks escaping towards a crystal clear sky. Through a technically challenging technique that offers immense possibilities and unparalleled spontaneity, Liu captures viewers with his unique style of lyrical abstraction.