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Lot 666: SONG DONG & YIN XIUZHEN | (i) If you see something, say something (ii) If you don't see anything, don't say anything

Est: $140,000 HKD - $200,000 HKDSold:
Sotheby'sHong Kong, ChinaOctober 01, 2017

Item Overview

Description

each signed in Chinese and Pinyin, titled in Chinese and English and dated  2006 on the reverse, framed

Dimensions

each 50 by 150.3 cm; 19⅝ by 59⅛ in.

Artist or Maker

Medium

oil on canvas

Condition Report

(i) This work is in good condition. There is hairline cobweb craquelures throughout with the most obvious being in the upper left edge. (ii) This work is in good condition with very minor scuff marks to the upper right area which is inherent to original execution method. There is minor craquelure to the upper centre which is 30 cm apart from left edge. Please note that they were 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

Netherlands, Amsterdam, Christie's non-selling exhibition; Amstelveen, Canvas International Art; Amsterdam, Artesia; Den Bosch, Vanderven & Vanderven Oriental Art; Utrecht, Mees Pierson Private Banking Office; Heerlen, DSM Head Office; France, Bordeaux, Chateau Palmer, East Asia Fine Arts Collections, 2007, 2008, 2013 (exhibition titles variable)

Literature

Chinese Contemporary Art, Chambers Fine Art, New York, Beijing, 2007, p. 36

Provenance

Chambers Fine Art, New York/Beijing
Acquired by the present owner from the above

Payment & Shipping

Payment

Accepted forms of payment: Other, Personal Check, Visa

Shipping

Shipping Terms

Auction Details

Contemporary Art – Day Sale

by
Sotheby's
October 01, 2017, 01:30 PM HKT

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

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%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$999$500
$1,000$1,999$500
$2,000$2,999$500
$3,000$3,199$500
$3,200$3,799$500
$3,800$4,199$500
$4,200$4,799$500
$4,800$4,999$500
$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:

Conditions of Sale:

Shipping Terms

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