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Ma Fang (Qing Dynasty)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Ma Fang
- PEONY IN A JAR
- ink on silk, hanging scroll
signed Zhigao Futing Ma Fang, dated guimao (1783), autumn, the ninth lunar month, with five seals of the artist, ma fang yin, bu qun, chu chou, wu tuo ji, zhi tou sheng huo. Inscriptions by Jiang Jun (18th century), signed Shisan ling Jiang Jun, with two seals, jiang jun zhi yin, bing guo; Luo Yuanchen (18th century), signed Zongchuan Luo Yuanchun, with three seals, luo chen zhi yin, ye tang, wu du ai shan; Hu Zaihuai (18th century), signed Guangning Tongchuan, with two seals, hu zai huai yin, tong chuan. With three other collectors' seals, le gong guan, yang quan shen ding, zi chun zhi zhen
Condition
-silk has severely darkened due to age
-few light creases, foxing spots and stains
-small areas of silk and ink loss
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.