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Xie Hailong (b. 1951), The Hope Project (Big Eyes), Photo,1991

Gelatin silver print China, 1991 Xie Hailong (b. 1951) – Chinese photographer, assistant general secretary of China Photographers Association and General director of the Images Copyright Society of China Signed ‘Hailong’, dated ‘1991# and numbered ‘16/30’ in pencil on the reverse Image: 50.7 x 35 cm; sheet dimensions: 60.5 x 50.5 cm Framed: 74.5 x 59 cm Very good condition Iconic photographic work from the around 40 pieces including “Project Hope”, the presumably most often seen photography in China Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 24,000 Euro The girl, portrayed here, is the 8-year old primary school student Su Ming Juan from the rural province Anhui. The picture was shot in the context of Project Hope from Xie Hailong. This project was an initiative, started in 1990, with the purpose of encouraging Chinese families to stimulate and prioritize the education of their children. It is said, that the photograph has been seen from almost 1 billion Chinese. Su Mung became popular as Big Eyes and her photo turned to be the symbol of the educational system. Condition: The photograph is in very good condition with minimal traces of use. The picture’s dimensions are 50,7 x 35 cm; the sheet measures 60,5 x 50,5 cm. It’s mounted in a mat and framed. The frame measures 74,5 x 59 cm. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.