- 685
Gu Wenda
Estimate
3,200,000 - 4,000,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Gu Wenda
- Exclamatory word and bound human innards series: Xu! Xu! Xu! (triptych)
- oil on canvas
signed in Pinyin and dated 1986
Provenance
Hatley Martin Gallery, San Francisco
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in fair condition. There are molding and water marks at the top edges and corners of the middle and right panels that have been restored to a stable condition. Paint loss and craquelures are observed throughout especially near the top edges. On the lower parts, there are oil stains inherent to the ageing of the medium. Minor abrasions to the impasto throughout. On the bottom right corner of the left panel, there are noticeable undulations to the canvas.
"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."