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Dong Qichang 1555-1636
Estimate
200,000 - 250,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Dong Qichang
- LANDSCAPE AND CALLIGRAPHY
- ink on paper, album of eight leaves
signed Qichang on each calligraphy leaf, signed Xuanzai on three painting leaves, signed Dong Xuanzai on the last painting leaf, with three seals of the artist, dong shi xuan zai, zong bo xue shi, dong shi qi chang, and four collectors' seals on the title page, wai ren na de zhi, cao chao zhi yin, jun gu, gu lü chen shi cang hua zhi zhang
Literature
Yiyuan Duoying, No.63, Shanghai: People's Fine Art Press, 1998, pp. 47, 48 (four leaves of calligraphy)
The Comprehensive Value of Classical Chinese Paintings, Shi Daguang, Shenyang: Liaohai Press, 2002, p. 90
Duo Yun Ji Zhen, Shanghai: Shuhua Press, 2007, p. 29
The Comprehensive Value of Classical Chinese Paintings, Shi Daguang, Shenyang: Liaohai Press, 2002, p. 90
Duo Yun Ji Zhen, Shanghai: Shuhua Press, 2007, p. 29
Condition
-Paper darkened due to age
-Fold marks from previous mounting on each leave of of the entire album
-Patches of stain 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.
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.