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Lot Essay
“The portrait is probably the most produced image on earth. People take pictures of themselves or other people’s faces because at the end of the day, thank god, we still have an interest in other people. The face is a fascinating thing to look at.” - Nicolas Party
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It is in our opinion that the work is in overall good condition. The paint layer is stable. The colour is delicate and vibrant. The paper is in good condition. Tiny pin holes associated with pinpoint paint losses on the corners, presumably a vestige of the artist's studio practice. Pinpoint and stable paint losses on the edges. Visible only upon very close inspection, pinpoint white dots scatter very occasionally and predominantly on the left and right sides. Visible only upon very close inspection, minor and light traces of abrasion on the middle. When examined under ultraviolet light, no apparent retouching shows.
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Lot 3Sale 18940
PortraitNICOLAS PARTY (B. 1980)Estimate: HKD 1,800,000 - 2,400,000
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