Lot 9
  • 9

Ho Kan (Huo Gang)

Estimate
35,000 - 55,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Ho Kan (Huo Gang)
  • Untitled
  • signed in Chinese and dated 77; signed in Pinyin and Chinese and dated 1977 on the reverse
  • oil on canvas

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner 

Exhibited

Ferrara, Comune di Ferrara, Palazzo Dei Diamanti, Direzione Gallerie Civiche d'Arte Moderna, Room Benvenuto Tisi, Ho Kan, October 25 - November 29, 1987

Condition

This work is in good condition overall. Light scattered scratches primarily at upper left corner and one at the lower right part of the work. There is a small abrasion at the upper right corner. Two small areas of light craquelure: one located 20 cm to the top and 20 cm to the left corners, the other one 10 cm to the right and 20 cm to the top edges. There is no evidence of restoration under UV. Framed.
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