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Shitao (Yuanji) 1642-1718
Estimate
800,000 - 1,200,000 USD
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Description
- Shitao (Yuanji)
- FLOWERS, VEGETABLES AND LANDSCAPES
- Each leaf is signed or inscribed by the artist, with three seals of the artist Qing Xiang Shi Tao (repeated six times), Xia Zun Zhe (four times), and Van Zhong Zhin Ren Wu Lao Vi, one collector's seal on each, Gu Yu Zhen Gang, and five additional collectors' seals, the facing leaves with calligraphy in clerical script by Du Cheng, one dated 1696 and one dated 1697, each with one or more seals of the calligrapher, and one collector's seal, Yi Xue Xuan Tu Hua Ji, an additional leaf with colophon by Yi Bingshou dated 1812, and with one seal, Mo Qing, another colophon by Niu Shuyu, dated 1826, ninth month, and with one seal of the calligrapher and one collector's seal
- ink on paper, album of ten leaves
(1) signed Xiaochengke Ji, with one seal of the artist, xia zun zhe
Colophon by Du Cheng (17th Century), signed Du Cheng, dated bingzi, the second day of the eighth lunar month (August 28, 1696), with one seal, shui tang
With two collectors' seals, gu yü zhen shang, yi xue xuan tu hua ji
(2) signed Qingxiang Shi daoren, with one seal, yan zhong zhi ren wu lao yi
Colophon by Du Cheng, signed Lao Cheng, dated dingchou (1697), autumn, with two seals, niu lang, du cheng
With three collectors' seals, yuan zan xin shang, gu yü zhen cang, yi xue xuan tu hua ji
(3) signed Xiaochengke Ji, with one seal of the artist, qing xiang shi tao
Colophon by Du Cheng, signed Jinshu Cheng, with one seal, du cheng
With three collector's seals, mo shi ji lan zhai, gu yü zhen cang, yi xue xuan tu hua ji
(4) signed Xiazunzhe Ji, with one seal of the artist, xia zun zhe
Colophon by Du Cheng, signed Lao Cheng, with one seal, du cheng zhi yin
With four collectors' seals, yuan zan, xin shang, gu yü zhen shang, yi xue xuan tu hua ji
(5) signed Kugua Ji Daoren, with one seal of the artist, xia zun zhe
Colophon by Du Cheng, signed Shuitang Du Cheng, with one seal, shu zai
With two collectors' seals, gu yü zhen shang, yi xue xuan tu hua ji
(6) dated bingyin (1686), autumn, with two seals of the artist, qing xiang shi tao, xia zun zhe
Colophon by Du Cheng, signed Laoshu, with one seals, du cheng yin
With two collectors' seals, gu yü zhen shang, yi xue xuan shu hua ji
(7) signed Kugua heshang Ji, with one seal of the artist, xia zun zhe
Colophon by Du Cheng, signed Shuitang shanren Du Cheng, with two seals, jiang du bu yi, shu zai you zi shu
With two collectors' seals, gu yü zhen shang, yi xue xuan tu hua ji
(8) with one seal of the artist, qing xiang shi tao
Colophon by Du Cheng, signed Shuitang shanren Du Cheng, with two seals, du cheng yin, shu zai
With two collectors' seals, gu yü zhen shang, yi xue xuan tu hua ji
(9) signed Xia zunzhe, with one seal illegible
Colophon by Du Cheng, signed Lao Cheng, with two seals, du cheng zhi yin, shu zai
With three collectors' seals, ji lan zhai cang, gu yü zhen shang, yi xue xuan tu hua ji
(10) signed Kugua laoren, dated dingmao (1687), with one seal, qing xiang shi tao
Colophon by Du Cheng, signed Du Cheng, with one seal, shu zai you zi jin shu
With two seals, gu yü zhen shang, yi xue xuan tu hua ji
Colophons by Yi Bingshou (1754-1816), signed Yi Bingshou, dated renshen (1812) of the Jiaqing reign, the third lunar month, with a dedication and one seal, mo qing; Niu Shuyü (1760-1827), signed Wuxian Niu Shuyü, dated bingxu (1826) of the Daoguang reign, the ninth lunar month
With two other collector's seals, yang cheng zhang shi shou cang, and one illegible
Colophon by Du Cheng (17th Century), signed Du Cheng, dated bingzi, the second day of the eighth lunar month (August 28, 1696), with one seal, shui tang
With two collectors' seals, gu yü zhen shang, yi xue xuan tu hua ji
(2) signed Qingxiang Shi daoren, with one seal, yan zhong zhi ren wu lao yi
Colophon by Du Cheng, signed Lao Cheng, dated dingchou (1697), autumn, with two seals, niu lang, du cheng
With three collectors' seals, yuan zan xin shang, gu yü zhen cang, yi xue xuan tu hua ji
(3) signed Xiaochengke Ji, with one seal of the artist, qing xiang shi tao
Colophon by Du Cheng, signed Jinshu Cheng, with one seal, du cheng
With three collector's seals, mo shi ji lan zhai, gu yü zhen cang, yi xue xuan tu hua ji
(4) signed Xiazunzhe Ji, with one seal of the artist, xia zun zhe
Colophon by Du Cheng, signed Lao Cheng, with one seal, du cheng zhi yin
With four collectors' seals, yuan zan, xin shang, gu yü zhen shang, yi xue xuan tu hua ji
(5) signed Kugua Ji Daoren, with one seal of the artist, xia zun zhe
Colophon by Du Cheng, signed Shuitang Du Cheng, with one seal, shu zai
With two collectors' seals, gu yü zhen shang, yi xue xuan tu hua ji
(6) dated bingyin (1686), autumn, with two seals of the artist, qing xiang shi tao, xia zun zhe
Colophon by Du Cheng, signed Laoshu, with one seals, du cheng yin
With two collectors' seals, gu yü zhen shang, yi xue xuan shu hua ji
(7) signed Kugua heshang Ji, with one seal of the artist, xia zun zhe
Colophon by Du Cheng, signed Shuitang shanren Du Cheng, with two seals, jiang du bu yi, shu zai you zi shu
With two collectors' seals, gu yü zhen shang, yi xue xuan tu hua ji
(8) with one seal of the artist, qing xiang shi tao
Colophon by Du Cheng, signed Shuitang shanren Du Cheng, with two seals, du cheng yin, shu zai
With two collectors' seals, gu yü zhen shang, yi xue xuan tu hua ji
(9) signed Xia zunzhe, with one seal illegible
Colophon by Du Cheng, signed Lao Cheng, with two seals, du cheng zhi yin, shu zai
With three collectors' seals, ji lan zhai cang, gu yü zhen shang, yi xue xuan tu hua ji
(10) signed Kugua laoren, dated dingmao (1687), with one seal, qing xiang shi tao
Colophon by Du Cheng, signed Du Cheng, with one seal, shu zai you zi jin shu
With two seals, gu yü zhen shang, yi xue xuan tu hua ji
Colophons by Yi Bingshou (1754-1816), signed Yi Bingshou, dated renshen (1812) of the Jiaqing reign, the third lunar month, with a dedication and one seal, mo qing; Niu Shuyü (1760-1827), signed Wuxian Niu Shuyü, dated bingxu (1826) of the Daoguang reign, the ninth lunar month
With two other collector's seals, yang cheng zhang shi shou cang, and one illegible
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, Fine Chinese Paintings, November 25, 1991, Lot 43
Condition
- Paper bears a darkened tone due to age.
- Restoration of paper loss and ink loss can be found.
- Minor stain spots.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.