Natureza morta com talheres (Still life with cutlery)
Chen Kong Fang's "Natureza morta com talheres" presents an intimate arrangement of everyday cutlery rendered with careful attention to light and shadow. The composition demonstrates the artist's skill in capturing the subtle reflections and dimensional qualities of metallic surfaces against a neutral background. This work exemplifies the still life tradition while celebrating the quiet dignity of humble domestic objects through refined pictorial treatment.
- Signed
- Yes
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Notes
LITERATURE P. Miyada & Y. Rafael, Fang, Istituto Tomie Ohtake, São Paulo, 2025 (illustrated in detail; illustrated, n.p.). EXHIBITED Rio de Janeiro, Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Salão Nacional De Belas Artes, 1958 (listed, no. 97; titled 'Natureza morta'). São Paulo, Istituto Tomie Ohtake, Chen Kong Fang: O refúgio, 2 March - 26 May 2024. NOTICE Please note the title for lot 105 has been updated to Natureza morta com talheres (Still life with cutlery). The creation year has been updated to circa 1958. The artwork size has been updated to 88 x 115 cm. (34 5⁄8 x 45 1⁄4 in.). The exhibition history for lot 105 has been updated. Please refer to Christies.com for the updated information. 請注意拍品編號105的畫名已被更正-標題爲带餐具的静物。 作品創作年份為約1958年。 作品尺幅為88 x 115 cm. (34 5⁄8 x 45 1⁄4 in.)。 作品編號105的展覽記錄已更新。正確拍品資料請參考佳士得網頁所示。 Conditions of sale Brought to you by Ziwei Yi AVP, Specialist, Head of 20th Century Day Sale 20th/21st Century Art, Asia Pacific ZIWEIYI@CHRISTIES.COM +852 297 86732
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century Day Sale
March 28, 2026
Estimate: $220,000 – $320,000
Sold: $355,600
Lot 105
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