- 5059
Chen Yifei
Estimate
3,000,000 - 4,000,000 HKD
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Description
- Chen Yifei
- Where I Played as a Child
- signed in Pinyin and dated 1984.5
- oil on canvas
Hammer Galleries, New York label affixed to the reverse
Provenance
Hammer Galleries, New York
Private American Collection
Private American Collection
Literature
Jiang Zuxuan ed., Chen Yifei: The Legend, Hunan Fine Arts Publishing House, Changsha, 1999, p. 288, illustrated in colour
Chen Yifei, Marlborough Fine Art Ltd., London, 2003, pp. 59-60, illustrated in colour
Song Yingmei, Yifei Shijie, Sino-Culture Press, Beijing, 2006, p. 67, illustrated in colour
Chen Yifei, Tianjin Yangliuqing Fine Arts Press, Tianjin, 2008, p. 130, illustrated in colour
Chen Yifei, Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House, Shanghai, 2010, pp. 178-179, illustrated in colour
Chen Yifei, Marlborough Fine Art Ltd., London, 2003, pp. 59-60, illustrated in colour
Song Yingmei, Yifei Shijie, Sino-Culture Press, Beijing, 2006, p. 67, illustrated in colour
Chen Yifei, Tianjin Yangliuqing Fine Arts Press, Tianjin, 2008, p. 130, illustrated in colour
Chen Yifei, Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House, Shanghai, 2010, pp. 178-179, illustrated in colour
Condition
The work is in overall good condition. There are hairline craquelures across the surface. There are tiny paint chips above the houses on the right side. The work has been varnished and UV examination reveals scattered touch-ups.
"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."