Lot 651: MAO XUHUI | Image of Paternalism with Brown Door

Name: MAO XUHUI | Image of Paternalism with Brown Door
Brand: Sotheby's
SKU: b784b32a7c
Price: 600000 HKD

Est: $800,000 HKD - $1,200,000 HKDPassed

Sotheby'sHong Kong, ChinaOctober 01, 2017

Item Overview

Description

signed in Chinese and dated 1990.12, framed

Dimensions

120 by 90 cm; 47¼ by 35⅜ in.

Artist or Maker

Xuhui Mao

Medium

oil on canvas

Condition Report

This work is in good condition with minor craquelures throughout and heavy webs primarily in the lower left quadrant. Minor abrasion to the tips of impasto especially along the edges. No evidence of restoration of the work when 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."

Literature

Mao Xuhui, Xin Dong Cheng Publishing House, Beijing, China, 2005, p. 164

Provenance

Private Collection
Hosane Auction, Shanghai, 10 December 2010, lot 104
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

Payment & Shipping

Payment

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Auction Details

Contemporary Art – Day Sale

Sotheby's

October 01, 2017, 01:30 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 - 2,000,000:25.0%

$2,000,001 - 22,500,000:20.0%

$22,500,001+:12.5%

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$5,000,000	$9,999,999	$500,000
$10,000,000+		$1,000,000

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