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Qi Baishi 1864-1957
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Qi Baishi
- PERSIMMONS IN A BASKET
- ink and color on paper, hanging scroll
signed Qi Baishi, inscribed 'Painted by Qi Baishi when he was living in Beijing.' With one seal of the artist, bai shi
Literature
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Art Gallery, Modern Chinese Painting and Calligraphy from the Collection of the Kau Chi Society of Chinese Art, August 29 to October 4, 1987, and illustrated in the exhibition catalogue, pl. 19
Condition
-There are a few horizontal traces of restoration which can be spotted in the illustration under close examination
-The actual paper color appears to be slightly whiter than that of 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.
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.