Lot 644: FANG LIJUN | Woodblock Print Series (six works)

each signed in Chinese, titled, dated  2000 and numbered  5/65 and 60/65,  framed

each 121 by 81 cm; 47⅞ by 31⅞ in.

woodblock print

These works are in good condition overall with occasional minor printer creases and surface scuffing. The prints inscribed "2000.6.25" and "2000.6.30" each have two small tears at the upper right edge, and there is a small abrasion at the bottom center edge of the sheet inscribed "2000.5.5". The print inscribed "2000.6.15" has evidence of minor abrasion and pinpoint paint loss on the lower left edge. A soft horizontal crease at the bottom right corner and a soft diagonal crease on the top left corner of the print inscribed "2000.5.20". The versos are in good condition. Please note that the works were not examined out of their frames.
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Private European Collection
Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 7 October 2012, lot 867
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale