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Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by the previous owner Condition Colours:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is softer in the original, with the black tending more towards grey.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is a small linear impasto loss 20 cm beneath the upper left corner and a small indentation to the same edge 10 cm above this. There is a further minute speck of paint loss to the extreme upper right corner of the work. There is some very light wear to the extreme bottom right corner tip of the work. There is a small spot of unobtrusive retouching in the upper centre of the top right hand quadrant that fluoresces 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."

Catalog summary

Yan Pei-Ming Portrait de Mao signed; dated 2.92 on the reverse oil on canvas 100 by 81.2cm.; 39 3/8 by 32in. Provenance Acquired directly from the artist by the previous owner Condition Colours:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is softer in the original, with the black tending more towards grey.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is a small linear impasto loss 20 cm beneath the upper left corner and a small indentation to the same edge 10 cm above this. There is a further minute speck of paint loss to the extreme upper right corner of the work. There is some very light wear to the extreme bottom right corner tip of the work. There is a small spot of unobtrusive retouching in the upper centre of the top right hand quadrant that fluoresces 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."