Lot 260
  • 260

U NGWE GAING | Beach Scene

Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
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Description

  • U Ngwe Gaing
  • Beach Scene 
  • Signed
  • Oil on board
  • 61 by 91.5 cm; 24 by 35 3/4  in. 
  • Executed circa 1960s

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist
Collection of the artist Min Wae Aung
Private Collection, Myanmar

Condition

This work is in good overall condition as viewed. There are some hairline cracks to the paint, consistent with the natural grain of the wood surface. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals one minor spot of restoration at the sky at upper left quadrant, another minor spot under the lowest stone at lower left quadrant, and at the right side of the two figures at the extreme right of the work. Framed.
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.
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