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Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-chien, 1899-1983)
Estimate
5,000,000 - 7,000,000 HKD
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Description
- Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-chien, 1899-1983)
- INCENSE OFFERING GODDESS
- ink and colour on paper, framed, 1942
with two seals of the artist, and one collector’s seal
Inscription:
Yellow gown, newly dyed and incense-fumed
Is taken on in place of the old rainbow dancing dress.
Granted the plea for true love be, the heaven will not grow old;
Being the rain and even the cloud will breed no grudge.
Imitated after the Incense Offering Goddess of the Tang dynasty at the Mogao Caves in the sixth lunar month of the renwu year, Yuan.
Inscription:
Yellow gown, newly dyed and incense-fumed
Is taken on in place of the old rainbow dancing dress.
Granted the plea for true love be, the heaven will not grow old;
Being the rain and even the cloud will breed no grudge.
Imitated after the Incense Offering Goddess of the Tang dynasty at the Mogao Caves in the sixth lunar month of the renwu year, Yuan.
Exhibited
Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Art Gallery, The Mei Yun Tang
Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, 17 April-23 May 1993
Japan, Tokyo, Shoto Museum of Art, The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang
Dai-chien, 5 April-21 May 1995
Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, 17 April-23 May 1993
Japan, Tokyo, Shoto Museum of Art, The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang
Dai-chien, 5 April-21 May 1995
Literature
The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, edited by Kao Mayching, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Art Gallery, Hong Kong, 1993, pl.2
“Nexus between past and Present”, written by Kao Mayching, published in Twenty-First
Century, issue No. 17, June 1993, p.48
The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, Shoto Museum of Art,
Japan, 1995, pl.2
“Nexus between past and Present”, written by Kao Mayching, published in Twenty-First
Century, issue No. 17, June 1993, p.48
The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, Shoto Museum of Art,
Japan, 1995, pl.2
Condition
- Paper tear could be found at the ladies' chin. Foldlines are visible on the painting, as seen in the illustration. Otherwise, generally in fair to good condition.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."