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LEE MAN FONG | Tigers
Estimate
260,000 - 380,000 HKD
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Description
- Lee Man Fong
- Tigers
- Signed, inscribed and dated 1980 in Chinese, stamped with three seals of the artist
- Oil on masonite board
- 106 by 52 cm; 41 3/4 by 20 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Private Collection, Canada
Private Collection, Canada
Condition
This work is in good overall condition as viewed. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals very minor spots of restoration along the edges of the work, a few near the left edge, a spot underneath the top most tiger and two spots between the back legs of the bottom tiger. Framed, under Plexiglas.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Tigers stands as an exquisite and rare example of Lee Man Fong’s skillfully rendered animal paintings, executed in a harmonious blend of Eastern and Western stylistic techniques. In Chinese culture, the tiger symbolizes many important values and is highly revered. They are often dubbed the kings of the animal kingdom, not only for their perceived confidence, but also because the stripes on their foreheads resemble the Chinese character for king (王). Lee masterfully captures their lush fur and elegant grandeur, while positioning them in a dynamic and balanced composition.