- 659
Yu Zhiding ca. 1647-1709
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Yu Zhiding
- LEISURE IN THE SHADE OF WILLOW TREES
- ink and color on silk, hanging scroll
signed Guangling Yu Zhiding, dated bingyin of the Kangxi reign (1686), and with two seals of the artist, yu zhi ding yin, shen zhai, and one collector's seal, lan ling wen zi shou cang
Condition
-Overall in good condition except that some minor restorations can be found along the lower edge and in the lower left area to the left edge
-The illustrated colors appear to be slightly intense than those of the actual piece
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Artist's inscription:
In the year of bingyin during the Kangxi reign (1686), copying a draft of Qiu Shifu's (Qiu Ying) Hall for Reading Deep in the Willows. Guangling Yu Zhiding.