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WANG WU (1632-1690, ATTRIBUTED TO) FLOWERS, INSECTS AND BIRDS
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
ink and colour on paper, an album of twelve leaves
Inscribed with thoughts upon the various flowers and circumstances of the paintings' creation, seals of the artist, and collectors' seals
Inscribed with thoughts upon the various flowers and circumstances of the paintings' creation, seals of the artist, and collectors' seals
Literature
Cheng Te-K'un, Painting as a Recreation in China, some Hsi-pi Paintings in the Mu-fei Collection, Hong Kong, 1973, no.10
Condition
- Overall fair condition.
- Vertical crease to the centre of each painting.
- Wear and minor loss to edges.
- Minor areas of staining.
- Colours of the paintings slightly brighter than in the illustration.
"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."