Details

Provenance

Sale: Christie's, Hong Kong, Asian Contemporary Art , 27 November 2005, Lot 315 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

Hong Kong, Schoeni Art Gallery, Faces Behind the Bamboo Curtain , 1994

Literature

Xin Dong Cheng Publishing House, Yang Shaobin , Paris 2004, p. 205, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly softer and warmer in the original<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is extremely light wear to all four corners and in places along all four extreme edges. There are few pin prick-sized white media accretions to the upper centre of the right edge visible only upon close inspection. 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."

Catalog summary

Yang Shaobin 2002 - 11 No. 1 signed in Pinyin, titled and dated 2002 oil on canvas 280.2 by 170cm.; 110¼ by 67in. Provenance Sale: Christie's, Hong Kong, Asian Contemporary Art , 27 November 2005, Lot 315 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Exhibited Hong Kong, Schoeni Art Gallery, Faces Behind the Bamboo Curtain , 1994 Literature Xin Dong Cheng Publishing House, Yang Shaobin , Paris 2004, p. 205, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly softer and warmer in the original<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is extremely light wear to all four corners and in places along all four extreme edges. There are few pin prick-sized white media accretions to the upper centre of the right edge visible only upon close inspection. 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."