- 665
Shen Shixun Active 18/19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Shen Shixun
- CATALPA HUT
- ink and color on paper, handscroll
signed Shen Shixun, dated renxu of the Jiaqing reign (1802), autumn, inscribed 'During the autumn of the renxu year of the Jiaqing reign (1802), Shen Shixun of the Wu Gate made this "Catalpa Hut painting" [Zilu tu] for Mr. Zilu (Zhu Xiudu, 1732-1812).' and with two seals of the artist, shi xun, shen hong shao yin
Colophons by Wu Xiu (1764-1827), dated renxu (1802), and with three seals of his; Jin Rongjing, dated guihai (1803); Wu Xiankui, dated jiazi (1804); Shen Yubao, dated renchen of the Guangxu reign (1892)
Colophons by Wu Xiu (1764-1827), dated renxu (1802), and with three seals of his; Jin Rongjing, dated guihai (1803); Wu Xiankui, dated jiazi (1804); Shen Yubao, dated renchen of the Guangxu reign (1892)
Condition
-There is a strip of restoration in the beginning section and a patch of restoration in the end, as well as a few vertical strips of restoration in the middle; however, the condition of the scroll is quite stable
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.