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Qiu Zhijie (B. 1969)
Estimate
12,000 - 16,000 USD
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Description
- Qiu Zhijie
- UNTITLED
- ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls (2)
Provenance
Private American collection
Condition
The work is in overall 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Born in Zhangzhou in Fujian in 1969, Qiu Zhijie studied printmaking in the China National Academy of Fine Art (CNAFA) in Hangzhou from 1988 to 1992. Upon graduation, he created artworks exploring various themes and media including oil painting, photography, video, and installations, but he is most well-known for his experimental calligraphy from the early 1990s, such as the Writing the Lantingxu, Repeated 1000 Times. Since 1999 he has been increasingly taking up the role as a curator and critic. In 2012 he curated the Shanghai Biennial.