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Liu Kuo-Sung (Liu Guosong)
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 HKD
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Description
- Liu Kuo-Sung (Liu Guosong)
- Branches of the Confucian Temple and Roots of the Confucian Temple (set of two works)
- ink and colour on paper, hanging scrolls
- 1986
titleslip: each signed and titled in Chinese
each signed and dated 1986 in Chinese and marked with one seal of the artist
each signed and dated 1986 in Chinese and marked with one seal of the artist
Provenance
Formerly in the David Davies Collection
Umbrella, Hong Kong
Umbrella, Hong Kong
Exhibited
(i) Taiwan, Taipei, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Paintings by Liu Kuo-Sung, 1990, p.130
(ii) Taiwan, Taipei, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Paintings by Liu Kuo-Sung, 1990, p.129
(ii) Taiwan, Taipei, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Paintings by Liu Kuo-Sung, 1990, p.129
Literature
(i):
Liu Kuo-Sung, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, Taiwan, 1992, p.132
A Study of Liu Kuo-Sung, National History Museum, Taipei, Taiwan, 1996, p. 211
The Universe is My Heart, Arttouch, Taipei, Taiwan, 2007, p. 247
Mind: Liu Guosong's Art and Thoughts, University Museum and Art Gallery, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong, China, 2009, p.33 and p.87
Liu Kuo-Sung, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, Taiwan, 1992, p.132
A Study of Liu Kuo-Sung, National History Museum, Taipei, Taiwan, 1996, p. 211
The Universe is My Heart, Arttouch, Taipei, Taiwan, 2007, p. 247
Mind: Liu Guosong's Art and Thoughts, University Museum and Art Gallery, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong, China, 2009, p.33 and p.87
Condition
Overall in good condition. Overall hanging scroll dimensions: (i) 148 by 56.5 cm; 58¼ by 22¼ in. (ii) 151 by 58.5 cm; 59½ by 23 in.
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"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
(For more information on Liu Kuo-Sung, see pp. 26-27)