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Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by the previous owner Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant with the flesh tones tending more towards bubblegum pink in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is some extremely minor wear to the lower left and right extreme corner tips. There are two extremely light and unobtusive media accretions: one to the right of centre on the lower edge, the other to the lower right beneath the t-shirt's buttons. There is a minute light fly spot 15cm up from the left side of the lower extreme edge. No restoration is apparent 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

Yue Minjun Hope signed and dated 2005 ; signed and dated 2005 on the reverse oil on canvas 139.7 by 170.2cm.; 55 by 67in. Provenance Acquired directly from the artist by the previous owner Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant with the flesh tones tending more towards bubblegum pink in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is some extremely minor wear to the lower left and right extreme corner tips. There are two extremely light and unobtusive media accretions: one to the right of centre on the lower edge, the other to the lower right beneath the t-shirt's buttons. There is a minute light fly spot 15cm up from the left side of the lower extreme edge. No restoration is apparent 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."