Lot 523
  • 523

Wen Peng 1498-1573

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Wen Peng
  • EIGHT SCENES OF XIAO AND XIANG, WEN ZHENGMING'S POEM IN CURSIVE SCRIPT
  • ink and paper on silk, album of four double leaves
each leaf signed Wen Peng, with four seals of the artist, wen peng zhi yin (4), wen shou cheng shi (4), wen peng zhi yin (4), shou cheng shi (4)

Provenance

Christie's New York, Fine Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy, November 30, 1994, Lot 31

Condition

-The silk bears a tanned tone due to age -Restorations of silk loss can be found on some of the album leaves -Patches of stain can be found on most leaves
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.