Lot 2580
  • 2580

WANG DUO (1592-1652) | Wang Xizhi’s Manuscripts in Cursive Script

Estimate
1,800,000 - 2,200,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Wang Duo
  • Wang Xizhi’s Manuscripts in Cursive Script
  • ink on satin, hanging scroll
  • 204.7 by 49 cm. 80 5/8  by 19 3/8  in.
signed Wang Duo, dated gengyin (1650) and with one seal of the artist

Condition

-Minor stain loss, restored -As showed in the catalogue image, red mold stains can be found, particularly at the low right of the painting -The calligraphy bears slightly darken tone at the edges due to age
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