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CHU TEH-CHUN | Composition
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Chu Teh-Chun
- Composition
- signed in Chinese and Pinyin; signed in Chinese and Pinyin, dated 1976 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 34.7 by 27 cm; 13 ⅝ by 10 ⅝ in.
Provenance
De Vuyst Auction, Belgium, 22 October 2016, Lot 440
Acquired directly from the above by the present private Asian collector
Acquired directly from the above by the present private Asian collector
Condition
The work is overall in good condition. Upon close inspection, there are some minor signs of craquelure near the top and bottom edges of the canvas. Examination under UV light reveals some minor signs of retouching around the four edges.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued and signed by Mrs. Ching Chao Chu, spouse of the artist and co-editor of the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the artist