Lot  531 Ravenel Autumn Auction 2013 Hong Kong

Ravenel Autumn Auction 2013 Hong Kong

The Genuine State

LI Chen (Taiwanese, 1963)

2009

Bronze, edition no. 3/8

70(L) x 29(W) x 76(H) cm

Estimate

TWD 2,308,000-3,846,000

HKD 600,000-1,000,000

USD 77,400-129,000

Sold Price

TWD 2,538,462

HKD 660,000

USD 85,161


Signature

Engraved Li Chen in Chinese and English, numbered 3/8 and dated 2009
ILLUSTRATED:
Li Chen: In Search of Spiritual Space, 2008 Solo Exhibition at National Art Museum of China, Asia Art Center, Taipei, 2008, p. 191
Greatness of Spirit: Li Chen Premiere Sculpture Exhibition in Taiwan, Asia Art Center, Taipei, 2012, p. 168

+ OVERVIEW

Li Chen's "The Genuine State" portrays the purest "energy, chi, spirit" reflecting the most innocent behavior and mind. The artist believes that one has the ability to discard outside influence and return to the original state where we feel most comfortable and carefree. The figure stands with his arms and hands wide open releasing three infant forms whose gestures are content and relaxed.

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Modern & Contemporary Art

Ravenel Autumn Auction 2013 Hong Kong

Sunday, November 24, 2013, 5:30pm