Lot 541
- 541
Zhang Huan
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Zhang Huan
- Skin
- each signed, titled and numbered 1/25 on a label affixed to the reverse
- black and white c-prints, in 20 parts
- Each: 16 by 20 in. 40.6 by 50.8 cm.
- Executed in 1997.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Exhibited
Hamburg, Kunstverein; Bochum, Museum Bochum, Zhang Huan, November 2002 - June 2003 (another example exhibited)
New York, Asia Society, Altered States: Art of Zhang Huan, Asia Society, September 2007 - January 2008
Vancouver, Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, The University of Columbia, Action-Camera: Beijing Performance Photography, January - April 2009 (another example exhibited)
Milan, Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea, Zhang Huan: Ashman, July - September 2010 (another example exhibited)
New York, Asia Society, Altered States: Art of Zhang Huan, Asia Society, September 2007 - January 2008
Vancouver, Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, The University of Columbia, Action-Camera: Beijing Performance Photography, January - April 2009 (another example exhibited)
Milan, Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea, Zhang Huan: Ashman, July - September 2010 (another example exhibited)
Literature
Exh. Cat., Xunta de Galicia and Cotthem Gallery, Zhang Huan: A Pilgrim in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, 2001, pp. 156-157, illustrated in color
Exh. Cat., Beijing Chinese Art Exposition's Media Co. Ltd., China International Gallery Exposition 2006, Beijing, 2006, p. 137, illustrated in color
Exh. Cat., Galerie Volker Diehl, Zhang Huan, Berlin, 2006, pp. 4, 8-10, illustrated in color
Exh. Cat., Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, China Onward: The Estella Collection - Chinese Contemporary Art 1966-2006, Humlebæk,&nbs♎p;2007, p. 406, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The sheets present a slight undulation. There is a pinpoint accretion on photograph number 15. Photograph number 9 exhibits a two inch shadow at the right upper edge and some scattered accretions to the figure’s head. Framed under Plexiglas.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.