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HONG REN (1610-1664) LANDSCAPES AFTER SONG MASTERS
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
ink on paper, an album of nine leaves
Frontispiece on gold paper dated guisi year, 1662, some leaves inscribed, and with seals
Frontispiece on gold paper dated guisi year, 1662, some leaves inscribed, and with seals
Literature
Ch'eng Hsi, A Study of some Ming and Ch'ing Paintings in the Mu-Fei Collection, Hong Kong, 1965, no.32, Cheng TeK'un, Twenty Ming I-min Painters in the Mu-fei Collection, Hong Kong, 1976, no.12b, pl.18
Condition
- Overall fair condition.
- Small areas of loss and restoration.
- Light wear and restoration to edges.
- Colour of the paintings of a slightly lighter and brighter tone 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."