Lot 36
  • 36

ATTRIBUÉ À WANG MENG LES LETTRÉS DISCUTANT SOUS LES PINS |

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • ink on paper
  • 107 x 30,5 cm, 42 1/8  by 12 in.
encre et couleurs sur papier, monté en rouleau, portant la signature WANG MENG, avec une inscription, et deux cachets, et avec onze cachets de collectionneursAnnotation, et avec deux cachets

Provenance

Collection of Duan Fang (1861-1911).
Acquired in China between 1894 and 1922.
Thence in the family by descent. 

Literature

Duan Fang, Renyin Xiaoxia Lu, Cultural Relics Press, Beijing, 2004, Vol VII

Condition

There are areas of old losses and creases to the paper particularly to the upper part of the painting, along the right hand side of the painting and to lower part of the painting. Some of these have been reinforced and/or retouched. There are also scattered holes to the paper which have been retouched. There are scattered stains and very light overall wear to the painting. The paper is of a less yellow colour than the catalogue illustration suggests.
"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.
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