Lot 590
- 590
TSANG TSOU CHOI (KING OF KOWLOON) | Calligraphy
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 HKD
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Description
- Tsang Tsou Choi (King of Kowloon)
- Calligraphy
- marker on book cover
- 42.5 by 54.7 cm; 16¾ by 21½ in.
- Executed circa 1990
signed in Chinese
Provenance
Private Asian Collection
Exhibited
Hong Kong, PMQ, King's Forever/King of Kowloon Exhibition, 8 - 30 November 2016
Literature
King of Kowloon: The Art of Tsang Tsou-choi, Damiani, Italy, 2013, p.67
Condition
The work is in good condition overall. Evidence of minor wear along four edges and corners of the work. A minor tear is observed in the middle of the book bind. Faint creases are visible only upon close examination, scarcely scattered throughout the work. All observations mentioned above are inherent to the age and nature of the medium chosen by the artist. Two pinholes are found 11 cm from the right and 2 cm from the bottom of the work, visible only upon close examination. Please note that the present work was examined within its frame.
"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."
"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."