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A 'YELLOW WAX' SCHOLARS ROCK
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Rocks
of large size, and rich yellow color with a few gray inclusions, the stone with characteristic wells, hollow and perforations creating an elegant composition and pleasing proportions, Jiangnan-style wood stand
Provenance
Ian and Susan Wilson, San Francisco.
Literature
Orientations Magazine, May 1999, ‘Spirit Stones of China: The Ian and Susan Wilson Collection’, Stephen Little, pages 32 – 39, fig.7.
The Spirit of Gongshi: Chinese Scholar’s Rocks undated, Kemin Hu, no. 52, page 64, where it is erroneously described as a taihu stone.
Nicholas Grindley The Ian and Susan Wilson Collection of Chinese Scholars Rocks, London, 2009, no 8.
The Spirit of Gongshi: Chinese Scholar’s Rocks undated, Kemin Hu, no. 52, page 64, where it is erroneously described as a taihu stone.
Nicholas Grindley The Ian and Susan Wilson Collection of Chinese Scholars Rocks, London, 2009, no 8.
Condition
The rock with possible restored breaks, fills and touch-ups throughout.
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.