PROPERTY FROM THE JI QING TANG COLLECTION (LOTS 1651-1660)
QIU SHOUCHENG (B. 1929)/ZHANG XUEFU (1911-1987)
Goldfish/White Peony
Important information about this lot
Price Realised HKD 6,250
Estimate
HKD 5,000 - HKD 8,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
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Lot Essay
The owner of Ji Qing Tang is a collector of Chinese works of art. During his frequent travels between Hong Kong and mainland China in the 1980s and 1990s, he befriended numerous artists, including Qi Gong and Li Keran, and acquired many paintings and calligraphy. Four works from this collection are also available in Christie’s Fine Chinese Modern Paintings sale on 28 May 2019 (Lots 1267-1270).
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Condition report
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture. Goldfish: -There are a few creases at the upper right quadrant and lower half; -It is in our opinion that the painting is in overall very good condition. White Peony: -There are a multiple stains at the upper left quadrant; -There are a few colour spots cracked at the left of the central area; -There are a few stains and mould spots at the lower right quadrant; -There are a few ink marks at the lower left quadrant; -It is in our opinion that the painting is in overall good condition.