- 627
ATTRIBUTED TO YI YUANJI
Estimate
400 - 600 USD
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Description
- ink on paper
- the first: 35 1/4 by 14 in.
- 89.5 by 35.5 cm
depicting two apes under a tree.
ink on silk, framed
Together with a Japanese school painting (19th/20th century) of eight apes reaching for the moon, ink on silk, framed. 2 works.
ink on silk, framed
Together with a Japanese school painting (19th/20th century) of eight apes reaching for the moon, ink on silk, framed. 2 works.
Condition
Larger: there are horizontal creases and areas of loss, particularly to the lower half of the painting. The lower half is stained.
Smaller: the edges are soiled and the material is stained and yellowing all over.
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.