Lot 843: GU DEXIN | B08, B29 & B47 (three works)

(i),(ii) signed in Chinese, titled in English and dated 1984 on the reverse

(i) 64.6 by 49.3 cm.; 25⅜ by 19⅜ in.<br />(ii) 64.6 by 49.7 cm.; 25⅜ by 19½ in.<br />(iii) 69 by 48.4 cm.; 27⅛ by 19 in.

oil on canvas

These works are generally in fair condition. (i) has small areas of discoloration, (ii) has an area of discoloration and a small dent on the lower left corner. There is a tear measuring approx. 4.5 cm., which has been visibly repaired. (iii) has a small area of discoloration a long its top right edge. Please note that these works were not examined under ultraviolet light and restoration may be needed.
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China, Beijing, Ullens Center for Contemporary Art, '85 New Wave. The Birth of Chinese Contemporary Art, 5 November, 2007 - 17 February, 2008
(ii) China, Beijing, Ullens Center for Contemporary Art, Gu Dexin: The Important Thing is Not the Meat, March 25 - May 27, 2012

Chinese Century Gallery, Paris
Acquired by the present owner from the above