Lot 055
Dragon–Riding Bodhisattva ; Wisdom Bodhisattva & Fulfillment Bodhisattva (a set of 3)
LI Chen (Taiwanese, 1963)
2001
Bronze, ed. EA1/4
51(L) x 63(W) x 74(H) cm ; 25(L) x 36(W) x 43.5(H) cm 29(L) x 41(W) x 34(H) cm
Estimate
TWD 5,000,000-7,000,000
HKD 1,225,000-1,716,000
USD 158,000-221,200
CNY 1,104,000-1,545,000
Sold Price
TWD 6,000,000
HKD 1,438,849
USD 184,786
CNY 1,336,303
Signature
numbered EA1/4 and dated 2001 (each)
ILLUSTRATED
Li Chen Sculpture 1992-2002, Asia Art Center, Taipei, 2004,
color illustrated, pp. 80-83
Li Chen in 52nd Venice Biennale - Energy of Emptiness, Asia
Art Center, Taipei, 2007, color illustrated, pp. 110-115,118
129; black-and-white illustrated, pp. 218-219 (similar version)
Li Chen in Beijing - In Search of Spiritual Space, Asia Art
Center, Taipei, 2008, color illustrated, pp. 40-49, 50-57 ;
black-and-white illustrated, pp. 196-197 (similar version)
Li Chen: Mind, Body, Spirit, Singapore Art Museum,
Singapore, 2010, color illustrated, pp. 94-103 ; black-and
white illustrated, p. 183 (larger version)
Great of Spirit – Li Chen Premiere Sculpture Exhibition in
Taiwan, Asia Art Center, Taipei, 2011, color illustrated, p. 59
& pp. 78-79 (larger version)
issued by artist’s studio.
+ OVERVIEW
such as Chinese special ink-black lacquer, gold-gilt, and silver-gilt, endowing the sculptures with a restrained and stable quality, as well as a warm anddelicate surface texture. From a distance, it appears as solid and robust as a rock, while up close, it is
as delicate as porcelain. This time, 'Dragon–Riding Bodhisattva,' 'Wisdom Bodhisattva & Fulfillment Bodhisattva' all come from the artist's 'The Greatness of Spirit' series created between 2001 and 2003.This series can be considered as Li Chen at the age
of 40's, characterized by abundant creative energy.It embodies the spirit of Buddhism and represents the attainment of a profound realization. Li Chen's art embodies Eastern Zen philosophy, shaped by the minimalist style of Western art. Through the
integration of Zen thought and contemporary art, it promotes the re-evolution of Asian contemporary sculpture.
Modern & Contemporary Art
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