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WU HUFAN | Verdant Mountains in Morning Mist
Estimate
8,000,000 - 12,000,000 HKD
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Description
- Wu Hufan (1894-1968)
- Verdant Mountains in Morning Mist
- ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll
- 112.5 by 47 cm. 44 ¼ by 18 ½ in.
signed WU HUFAN, dated 1936, titled, and inscribed. Signed HUFAN again, dated 1938, inscribed, with a dedication, and three seals of the artist
Provenance
Previously from the collection of famous Shanghainese collector Li Jinghan
Acquired in Hong Kong in 1993
Acquired in Hong Kong in 1993
Exhibited
Hong Kong, Pao Sui Loong Gallery, Hong Kong Arts Centre, organized by Luen Chai Curios Store, The Infinite Palette - Modern Chinese Painting, July 1993
Hong Kong Museum of Art, The Grandeur of Chinese Art Treasures: Min Chiu Society Golden Jubilee Exhibition, September 25, 2010 to January 2, 2011
Hong Kong Museum of Art, The Grandeur of Chinese Art Treasures: Min Chiu Society Golden Jubilee Exhibition, September 25, 2010 to January 2, 2011
Literature
The Painting Collection of Meijing, vol.1, The Meijing Studio, 1943, pl.12
Wu Hufan’s Paintings, Shanghai People’s Fine Arts Publishing House, May 1987, pl.6
The Infinite Palette - Modern Chinese Painting, Luen Chai Curios Store, Hong Kong, 1993, pl.7
The Artistic World of Wu Hufan, Wen Hui Publishing House, Shanghai, August 2004, p.98
The Grandeur of Chinese Art Treasures: Min Chiu Society Golden Jubilee Exhibition, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Hong Kong, August 2004, p.98
Chronicle of Wu Hufan, China Publishing Group Orient Publishing Center, July 2017, p.214
Wu Hufan’s Paintings, Shanghai People’s Fine Arts Publishing House, May 1987, pl.6
The Infinite Palette - Modern Chinese Painting, Luen Chai Curios Store, Hong Kong, 1993, pl.7
The Artistic World of Wu Hufan, Wen Hui Publishing House, Shanghai, August 2004, p.98
The Grandeur of Chinese Art Treasures: Min Chiu Society Golden Jubilee Exhibition, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Hong Kong, August 2004, p.98
Chronicle of Wu Hufan, China Publishing Group Orient Publishing Center, July 2017, p.214
Condition
-A minor paper crack could be found at the very upmost part of the painting, which has already been restored. Otherwise, generally in good condition.
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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."