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KOON Wai Bong
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description
- Koon Wai Bong
- Riverbank
- ink on silk changshan, framed
created in 2013
marked with one seal of the artist
marked with one seal of the artist
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Private Asian Collection
Private Asian Collection
Exhibited
Hong Kong, Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery, Contemporary San Sui exhibition, 10 June-13 July, 2013
Condition
Overall in good condition. Note that the material used is archival Japanese painting silk custom sewn into a changshan form. Overall framed dimensions: 94 by 174 cm; 37 by 68½ in.
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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."
Catalogue Note
Riverbank is one of Koon Wai Bong’s landscape paintings on silk apparel representing Chinese culture and marks the beginning of his exploration reworking the classics into new meaning for a contemporary audience. The calm river scene and precise brushwork are reminiscent of Song dynasty landscapes and when combined with a modern changshan, they illustrate the aspirations of a contemporary scholar anxious to maintain a legacy of history. Koon Wai Bong is a leading artist and teacher in Hong Kong whose mixed media installations consistently underscore the significance of Chinese painting in contemporary art. Koon’s works have been exhibited internationally, and are in the present collections of notable private and public institutions, including M+, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Chinese University of Hong Kong Art Museum, and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.