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Ai Weiwei "Colored Vases", 8
Estimate:
$60,000 - $80,000
Starting Bid:
$10,000
Live Auction
Important Fine Art & Design Auction, May 1
Description
Set of Eight Ai Weiwei (Chinese, b. 1957) "Colored Vases", industrial paint drip glaze on Neolithic vases, 2014, signed, dated, and inscribed "8 pcs" to the underside of the piece in yellow and green, together with original signed certificate of authenticity. Largest: 18.25" H x 14.5" W. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, 2015. Christie's, New York, Post War-Present, 29 September 2023, Lot 404. Property from an Upper East Side Townhouse. Keywords: Sculpture, Vessel, Pots, Flower holders, Conceptual Art, Conceptual Artist, Polychrome, Rainbow, Installation Art, Contemporary Art
Condition
Age appropriate wear, some cracking and crazing to the paint, some minor dust and dirt. This condition report is provided as a courtesy to assist potential bidders and is a matter of opinion, not a statement of fact, and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding the condition of the lot. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Our assessment is based on visual inspection. Unless specifically noted, items have not been examined under UV light. Similarly, timepiece movements, lighting, and electrical components have not been tested. Artworks are typically not examined out of their frames unless otherwise stated. While we strive to provide accurate information, Auctions at Showplace is not a professional conservator or restorer. Therefore, this report should not be interpreted as a comprehensive description of the lot's condition. The provided images form part of this condition report and should be carefully reviewed. All sales are final. Please call us at 212-633-6063 X 808 or email us at auctions@nyshowplace.com to make an appointment for in-person inspection.