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Yang Jisheng 1516-1555
Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Yang Jisheng
- CALLIGRAPHY IN RUNNING SCRIPT
- ink and color on silk, hanging scroll
signed Jiaoshan Yang Jisheng, with two seals of the artist, jiao shan, yang ji sheng. Colophon by Chen Huan (1502-1594), dated gengzi (1780), the forty-fifth year of the Qianlong reign, with two seals, chen, huai. With two seals of the collector Xiang Yuanbian (1525-1590), xie li, xiang yuan bian yin, and one additional collector's seal, yuan pei jian shang
Condition
- The silk bears a tanned tone due to age
- Minor stain spots can be found here and there on the painting
- Moderate restorations of silk loss can be found on some part of the painting, especially at the bottom the painting, yet calligraphy is not affected
- Minor ink losses can be found on some of the characters
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.