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Geraldine Javier
Estimate
450,000 - 680,000 HKD
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Description
- Geraldine Javier
- Que Sera, Sera
- Signed and dated 2015
- Ink, hammered leaves, fabric, wood and encaustic on canvas
- The work is accompanied with the artist's original frame
Condition
The work is in good condition overall. No restoration. Framed in the artist's original frame.
"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
A peculiar flower blooming in a nearby farm from Geraldine Javier’s house was a source of inspiration for the work Que Sera, Sera.The artist is deeply fascinated by the universal world of spirituality and manifests her ideas through her art, challenging our values as human beings.
Identified in the painting are three girls frozen mid-gesture, struck by the smell of the flowers, or by their beauty, Javier challenges the open-ended question. They hold deer skulls which in many of Javier’s past work, symbolizes the innocence of both the deer and children. The exotic plant emanates an unpleasant smell masked by the exquisite exterior that draws visitors upon it. The girls represent deers wandering in the garden, oblivious to their surroundings and of what they may encounter. Her large paintings are each framed with dynamic embroidery, flourished with different patterns. The decorative tradition is inspired from indigenous Philippine textiles, a unique aspect to her work. Her work carries complex contrasting themes enlightened by personal thoughts in result of a reflection of her inner consciousness.
Identified in the painting are three girls frozen mid-gesture, struck by the smell of the flowers, or by their beauty, Javier challenges the open-ended question. They hold deer skulls which in many of Javier’s past work, symbolizes the innocence of both the deer and children. The exotic plant emanates an unpleasant smell masked by the exquisite exterior that draws visitors upon it. The girls represent deers wandering in the garden, oblivious to their surroundings and of what they may encounter. Her large paintings are each framed with dynamic embroidery, flourished with different patterns. The decorative tradition is inspired from indigenous Philippine textiles, a unique aspect to her work. Her work carries complex contrasting themes enlightened by personal thoughts in result of a reflection of her inner consciousness.