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Provenance

Private Collection, Geneva

Literature

Exhibition catalogue of the HeXiangNing Art Museum, Reproduction Icons: Yue Minjun 2004-2006, 2006, p.33, illustrated in colour Condition Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is some light wear in a few places to the extreme edges and some extremely light surface dirt is visible in places along the top edge. There is a short light rub mark in the lower left corner. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light. "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 " I hope laughing characters will be seen everywhere, whether through mass communications or the interaction of our daily lives. If everybody would laugh from their hearts, then the world would be nicer for us" From History of Oil Painting: From Realism to Modernism (Schoeni Art Gallery Ltd.

Catalog summary

Yue Minjun Hero Here signed and dated 2004 ; signed, titled in Chinese and dated 2004 on the reverse oil on canvas 100.4 by 85.1 cm. Provenance Private Collection, Geneva Literature Exhibition catalogue of the HeXiangNing Art Museum, Reproduction Icons: Yue Minjun 2004-2006, 2006, p.33, illustrated in colour Condition Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is some light wear in a few places to the extreme edges and some extremely light surface dirt is visible in places along the top edge. There is a short light rub mark in the lower left corner. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light. "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 " I hope laughing characters will be seen everywhere, whether through mass communications or the interaction of our daily lives. If everybody would laugh from their hearts, then the world would be nicer for us" From History of Oil Painting: From Realism to Modernism (Schoeni Art Gallery Ltd.