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Lim Nang Seng
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 HKD
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Description
- Lim Nang Seng
- Seated Figure
- Signed and dated 66
- Wood
Condition
This work is in good overall condition as viewed.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Lim Nang Seng is renowned for having sculpted the iconic Merlion statue in 1972, which is now located adjacent to the One Fullerton hotel, in front of the Singapore River. He was born in 1916 in Kuching, Sarawak, and learned sculpting techniques from a fledgling age, honing his skills in Southern China where he modeled clay figurines. During World War II, the inventive craftsman went to Vietnam and delved into modern sculptures. After the war, he moved to Malaysia, where he experimented with abstraction. His sculptures were often selected for annual art exhibitions and won numerous prizes in Singapore.