Details

Provenance

Galerie Pierre M. Dumonteil, Paris Acquired by the present owner from the above This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Galerie Pierre M. Dumonteil.

Literature

Wang Keping , Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House, 2012, p. 32 (illustrated in colour) Condition This work is in very good condition overall. Visible only upon close examination, minor patina wear is observed to be scarcely scattered on the body of the bird and the stump which is consistent with the age of the artist's chosen medium. "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

Wang Keping Bird bronze with brown patina 33 (H) by 45 by 25 cm; 13 (H) by 17⅝ by 9¾ in. inscribed in Chinese and English, stamped with Deroyaume Foundry seal and numbered 1/8 on the rear side of the baseExecuted in 1986, this work is number 1 from an edition of 8, casted by Deroyaume Foundry, France. Provenance Galerie Pierre M. Dumonteil, Paris Acquired by the present owner from the above This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Galerie Pierre M. Dumonteil. Literature Wang Keping , Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House, 2012, p. 32 (illustrated in colour) Condition This work is in very good condition overall. Visible only upon close examination, minor patina wear is observed to be scarcely scattered on the body of the bird and the stump which is consistent with the age of the artist's chosen medium. "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."