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TANG DAI (1673 -after 1751) ALBUM OF LANDSCAPES IN THE STYLE OF ANCIENT MASTERS
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
ink and colour on silk, an album of twelve leaves
Each inscribed and with two seals of the artist Tang Dai, one leaf signed Tang Dai and with two seals of the artist Tang Dai, two leaves with a seal of the Qianlong emperor Qianlong yulan zhibao and jixia jianshang zhibao;
With twelve leaves of calligraphy, ink on paper, each with one seal; one leaf inscribed by the Qianlong emperor and with three of his seals Chonghuagong jiancang bao, Bao qinwang and Changchun jushi; with a collophone by Liang Shizheng (1697-1763), dated first year of jiayin year, 1734, on the tenth day in the summer of the fifth lunar month, with two seals of the artist Shizheng and Yangzhong ; a second collophone signed Qianzhai and two seals qian and zhai
Each inscribed and with two seals of the artist Tang Dai, one leaf signed Tang Dai and with two seals of the artist Tang Dai, two leaves with a seal of the Qianlong emperor Qianlong yulan zhibao and jixia jianshang zhibao;
With twelve leaves of calligraphy, ink on paper, each with one seal; one leaf inscribed by the Qianlong emperor and with three of his seals Chonghuagong jiancang bao, Bao qinwang and Changchun jushi; with a collophone by Liang Shizheng (1697-1763), dated first year of jiayin year, 1734, on the tenth day in the summer of the fifth lunar month, with two seals of the artist Shizheng and Yangzhong ; a second collophone signed Qianzhai and two seals qian and zhai
Provenance
Formerly from the Jean-Pierre Dubosc Collection, Paris.
Condition
The album is in very good condition with the exception of very minor wear and discolouration to the mountings. It should be noted that the images are of a slightly darker tone than the catalogue illustration would suggest.
"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."
"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."