Details

Exhibited

Shanghai, Shanghai Art Museum, Clear Skies: Li Jikai Solo Exhibition , July 2007 Beijing, Beijing Today Art Museum, Clear Skies: Li Jikai Solo Exhibition , January 2008

Literature

China's New Artists: Li Jikai Album , 2005, Volume I, p. 2 Chinese Art , 2007, Volume I Li Jikai , Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House, 2007, p. 264 Hi Art ,  Beijing, November 2007 ARTCO , China, June 2008, p. 197 Condition Sporadic minor areas of paint cracks above the boy's head and behind his back. The largest area near the upper edge, covering approximately 5cm. This condition issue is relatively minor and the piece is otherwise generally 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. 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."

Catalog summary

Li Jikai Fire acrylic on canvas signed in Chinese and pinyin and dated 2007 ; signed in Chinese and pinyin, titled in Chinese and dated 2007 on the reverse Exhibited Shanghai, Shanghai Art Museum, Clear Skies: Li Jikai Solo Exhibition , July 2007 Beijing, Beijing Today Art Museum, Clear Skies: Li Jikai Solo Exhibition , January 2008 Literature China's New Artists: Li Jikai Album , 2005, Volume I, p. 2 Chinese Art , 2007, Volume I Li Jikai , Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House, 2007, p. 264 Hi Art ,  Beijing, November 2007 ARTCO , China, June 2008, p. 197 Condition Sporadic minor areas of paint cracks above the boy's head and behind his back. The largest area near the upper edge, covering approximately 5cm. This condition issue is relatively minor and the piece is otherwise generally 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. 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."