Lot 763
  • 763

GUAN LIANG | a. Soldier; b. Youth; c. Lesson

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description

  • Guan Liang
  • a. Soldier; b. Youth; c. Lesson
  • a. signed and titled in Chinese, stamped with the artist's sealb. signed in Chinese and stamped with the artist's sealc. titled in Chinese and stamped with the artist's seal
  • pencil and charcoal on paper
  • a. 19.5 by 27 cm; 7 ⅝ by 10 ⅝ in.b. 27 by 19.5 cm; 10 ⅝ by 7 ⅝ in.c. 25.7 by 20.1 cm; 10 ⅛ by 7 ⅞  in. 
b. executed circa 1940

Provenance

Collection of Guan Hanxing
Acquired directly from the above by the present important private Asian collector

Literature

a. CANS Art News Editing Team, ed., Guan Liang 1900 - 1986, Chinese Art Books Co., Taipei, 2012, p.190
b. Xue Jianhua, ed., Guan Liang, People’s Fine Arts Publishing House, Shanghai, 2009, p. 299
CANS Art News Editing Team, ed., Guan Liang 1900 - 1986, Chinese Art Books Co., Taipei, 2012, p.186
c. CANS Art News Editing Team, ed., Guan Liang 1900 - 1986, Chinese Art Books Co., Taipei, 2012, p.191

Condition

The works are overall in good condition.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

The works are accompanied by certificates of authenticity issued by Guan Hanxing, the artist's son