- 5056
Yun Gee (Zhu Yuanzhi)
Estimate
1,800,000 - 2,800,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Yun Gee (Zhu Yuanzhi)
- Caretaker's Cottage
- executed in 1927
- oil on canvas
signed in Pinyin
Pasadena Museum of California Art, William Benton Museum of Art, Oakland Museum, Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Weatherspoon Art Gallery, and Yageo Foundation labels affixed to the reverse
Pasadena Museum of California Art, William Benton Museum of Art, Oakland Museum, Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Weatherspoon Art Gallery, and Yageo Foundation labels affixed to the reverse
Provenance
Collection of Helen Gee, New York
Collection of Yageo Foundation, Taipei
Christie's Hong Kong, October 31, 2004, lot 743
Acquired from the above by the present Asian owner
Collection of Yageo Foundation, Taipei
Christie's Hong Kong, October 31, 2004, lot 743
Acquired from the above by the present Asian owner
Exhibited
The Painting of Yun Gee, The William Benton Museum of Art, The University of Connecticut, Storrs, October 13 - November 18, 1979
The Painting of Yun Gee, Weatherspoon Art Gallery, The University of North Carolina , Greensboro, February 10 - March 9, 1980
The Painting of Yun Gee, The Oakland Museum, Oakland, March 18 - April 27, 1980
The Painting of Yun Gee, Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Brunswick, October 17 - November 23, 1980
The Art of Yun Gee, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, 25 March - 14 June, 1992
The Painting of Yun Gee, Weatherspoon Art Gallery, The University of North Carolina , Greensboro, February 10 - March 9, 1980
The Painting of Yun Gee, The Oakland Museum, Oakland, March 18 - April 27, 1980
The Painting of Yun Gee, Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Brunswick, October 17 - November 23, 1980
The Art of Yun Gee, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, 25 March - 14 June, 1992
Literature
The Painting of Yun Gee, The University of Connecticut, Storrs, 1979, p. 53
The Art of Yun Gee, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, 1992, p. 114, illustrated in colour
The Art of Yun Gee, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, 1992, p. 114, illustrated in colour
Condition
This work is in overall good condition. There are minor craquelures presumably due to the artist's chosen medium. There is no apparent inpainting under UV light examination.
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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."