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Cheong Soo Pieng
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 HKD
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Description
- Cheong Soo Pieng
- (i) Two Women and a Child (ii) Three Men
- (i) Signed and dated 61 (ii) Signed and dated 61
- Ink on paper mounted on cardboard (2)
- Each: 37.5 by 28 cm.; 14 3/4 by 11 in. (2)
Provenance
Private Collection, Singapore
Condition
(i) Two Women and Child: There is evidence of minor abrasions and small tears along the edges of the work. There is a horizontal crease at the top edge of the work, visible in the catalog illustration. Upon very close inspection there is a pinhole sized white accretion at the left woman's sleeve, visible in the catalog illustration. Any inconsistency is due to the artist's working method. Examination under ultraviolet light shows no sign of restoration. Framed, under Plexiglas.
(ii) Three Men: The work is in good condition overall. Any inconsistency is due to the artist's working method. Examination under ultraviolet light shows no sign of restoration. Framed, under Plexiglas.
"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."