Dexin Gu

Lot 755: GU DEXIN | B13

Name: GU DEXIN | B13
Brand: Sotheby's
SKU: 2f3451ca80
Price: 100000 HKD

Est: $200,000 HKD - $300,000 HKDSold:

Sotheby'sHong Kong, ChinaApril 05, 2015

Item Overview

Description

signed in Chinese, titled and dated 1982 on the reverse

Dimensions

123 x 85 cm

Artist or Maker

Dexin Gu

Medium

oil on canvas

Condition Report

This work is generally in good condition. There are holes along the edges associated with areas of paint loss, which is originally from previous stretching. There are hairline craquelures on the figure's left hand near the right edge and buckling to the canvas on the top right quarter of the work. Please note that it was not examined under ultraviolet 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."

Exhibited

China, Beijing, Ullens Center for Contemporary Art, '85 NewWave. The Birth of Chinese Contemporary Art, November, 2007 - February, 2008

Provenance

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

Payment & Shipping

Payment

Accepted forms of payment: Other, Personal Check, Visa

Shipping

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Auction Details

Contemporary Asian Art

Sotheby's

April 05, 2015, 02:00 PM HKT

5/F One Pacific Place, Hong Kong, Admiralty, -, CN

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Terms

Live bidding may start higher or lower

Buyer's Premium

$1 - 1,600,000:30.0%

$1,600,001 - 22,500,000:25.0%

$22,500,001+:17.0%

Bidding Increments

From:	To:	Increment:
$0	$999	$50
$1,000	$1,999	$100
$2,000	$2,999	$200
$3,000	$3,199	$200
$3,200	$3,799	$300
$3,800	$4,199	$200
$4,200	$4,799	$300
$4,800	$4,999	$200
$5,000	$9,999	$500
$10,000	$19,999	$1,000
$20,000	$29,999	$2,000
$30,000	$31,999	$2,000
$32,000	$37,999	$3,000
$38,000	$41,999	$2,000
$42,000	$47,999	$3,000
$48,000	$49,999	$2,000
$50,000	$99,999	$5,000
$100,000	$199,999	$10,000
$200,000	$299,999	$20,000
$300,000	$319,999	$20,000
$320,000	$379,999	$30,000
$380,000	$419,999	$20,000
$420,000	$479,999	$30,000
$480,000	$499,999	$20,000
$500,000	$999,999	$50,000
$1,000,000	$1,999,999	$100,000
$2,000,000	$2,999,999	$200,000
$3,000,000	$3,199,999	$200,000
$3,200,000	$3,799,999	$300,000
$3,800,000	$4,199,999	$200,000
$4,200,000	$4,799,999	$300,000
$4,800,000	$4,999,999	$200,000
$5,000,000	$9,999,999	$500,000
$10,000,000+		$1,000,000

Conditions of Sale:

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