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Wilson Shieh (Shieh Ka Ho)
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description
- Wilson Shieh (Shieh Ka Ho)
- Bank of China, Hong Kong
- ink and colour on silk, framed
painted in 2010
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Condition
Overall in very good condition. Framed with acrylic: 147.7 by 69 cm.
"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."
Catalogue Note
At a relatively young age, Shieh mastered the art of gongbi (fine-brush painting) and emerged on the contemporary art scene with solo exhibitions beginning in the 1990s. He has since exhibited his works in both public and private collections worldwide. Addressing modern issues such as identity, body, and dress while rendering images with utmost detail and vibrant colours; his paintings manifest concepts of hybridity and establish the illusion of three-dimensionality.
Melding the natural human form with various well-renowned Hong Kong symbols, Bank of China is Shieh’s way of personifying the controversial issues of development and political favouritism that often surrounds major real estate projects. Originating in his signature Architecture series where female forms wear the dress of iconic Hong Kong skyscrapers, Shieh explores the culture of corporate capitalism.