Li Wentao Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1967 -

Li Wentao is a Chinese visual artist who was born in 1967. Numerous works by the artist have been sold at auction, including 'MY SPACE' sold at Poly International Auction Co. 'Modern & Contemporary Chinese Arts

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      • LI WENTAO (李文濤, b. 1967) - Le jeu de papier plié, 2006
        Jun. 14, 2019

        LI WENTAO (李文濤, b. 1967) - Le jeu de papier plié, 2006

        Est: €20,000 - €25,000

        LI WENTAO (李文濤, b. 1967) Le jeu de papier plié, 2006 Huile sur toile Signé et daté au milieu à droite 65 x 87 cm. ( 25 5/8 x 34 1/4 in.) Oil on canvas Collection privée française, acquis directement auprès de l’artiste Peint à Paris, ce portrait de femme européenne représente un sujet très atypique dans l’œuvre de Li Wentao, qui peint habituellement des femmes asiatiques, mais n’avait à l’époque trouvé aucune personne acceptant de poser pour lui.

        Asium
      • Wentao Li (b.1967) Chinese Paper Crane (2005)
        Dec. 07, 2015

        Wentao Li (b.1967) Chinese Paper Crane (2005)

        Est: €35,000 - €45,000

        Wentao Li (b.1967) Chinese Paper Crane (2005) oil on canvas signed middle left & dated 18th Febuary 2005 h:115  w:80 cm. Provenance: Bought directly from the artist in November 2005 at the Grand Marche d'Art Contemporian de Bastille 2005. Private Collection Chinese artist Li Wentao's work is theatrical. It's not just the way the artist stages the lone character, a young, fragile woman, always barefoot, always in some state of undress. Clearly something's on her mind. It's the way we identify with her, just as we identify with, become invested in, a play's protagonist. It's easy to conflate the artist and subject. The woman looks out a window, off to the side, at the viewer. We can't describe, much less identify, her expression. Pensive, wary, frightened? Or does she share some quiet secret, some personal conspiracy? In any event, she doesn't wear her face-the-world face. We don't know her story but we want to. We want to keep looking at the work, hoping for some resolution of whatever situation she's in. The colors say one thing, the lines say another. The blues and browns, whites and pinks are mute. Moody and contemplative. Like her. The lines are sinuous and languorous. If roused, she would no doubt smolder. Li creates space that gives us no hint about the woman's life. The walls look like blurred maps. Windows as well as doors that open onto doors suggest some other space, some other world. What it is or what it represents, we have no clue. All we know is, sprightly as she may be, this young woman commands the space that surrounds her.

        Morgan O'Driscoll
      • Wentao Li (b.1967) Chinese Paper Crane
        Sep. 15, 2014

        Wentao Li (b.1967) Chinese Paper Crane

        Est: €50,000 - €70,000

        Wentao Li (b.1967) Chinese Paper Crane oil on canvas signed middle left & dated 2005.2.18 h:115  w:80 cm. Provenance: Bought directly from the artist in November 2005 at the Grand Marche d'Art Contemporian de Bastille 2005. Letter from the artist accompanies this lot. Private Collection This painting was framed by Olivier Dyan, Art Club Paris prior to the artists solo exhibition at this gallery in 2006. This painting is illustrated on the catalogue cover of Review Wentao Art Studio and accompanies this lot.

        Morgan O'Driscoll
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