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Lee Man Fong
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Lee Man Fong
- Tiger Cubs
- Signed, stamped with two seals of the artist, inscribed and dated 1978
- Oil on Masonite board
- 122 by 60.5 cm.; 48 by 23 3/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Private Collection, Singapore
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 6 October 2014, Lot 396
Private Collection, Singapore
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 6 October 2014, Lot 396
Condition
The work is in good condition overall, as is the board, which is free from warping and chips. There is light wear and handling around the edges due to the basic framing process but only visible upon close observation. Under ultraviolet light inspection shows spots of light restoration predominantly on the upper right (located in between the palm tree leaves and the tiger cubs, backside and tail, and sprinkled on the rocks at the bottom. However, the condition is not visible with the naked eyes. Framed.
"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."