Lot 96
  • 96

Li Bo

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Li Bo
  • The Middle Finger
  • signed and dated 2008 on the reverse
  • mixed media on canvas laid down on panel
  • 150 by 150 cm. 59 1/2 by 59 1/2 in.

Provenance

Beijing Art Now Gallery, Beijing
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although there is more contrast and it fails to fully convey the texture visible in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals a few minute and unobtrusive specks of loss to the extreme outer edges. Further extremely close inspection reveals a few short cracks towards the centre of the composition. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light.
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