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Ai Weiwei
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Ai Weiwei
- Fairytale Chairs
- 8 Qing Dynasty wooden chairs
- Smallest: 34 1/4 by 17 1/4 by 15 in. 87 by 43.8 by 38.1 cm.
- Largest: 48 by 20 1/2 by 16 in. 121.9 by 52.1 by 40.6 cm.
- Executed in 2007, these chairs are accompanied by 4 certificates of authenticity with 2 chairs per certificate, each signed by the artist.
Provenance
Galerie Urs Meile, Beijing-Lucerne
neugerriemschneider, Berlin
Acquired from the above by the previous owner in 2011
neugerriemschneider, Berlin
Acquired from the above by the previous owner in 2011
Condition
These works are in very good condition overall. All of the chairs are stable and exhibit scattered surface wear as well as various minor nicks, cracking, and surface abrasions, which are inherent to the found nature of the objects.
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.