Lot 662
  • 662

Li Jian 1748-1799

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description

  • Li Jian
  • BAMBOO AND ROCK AFTER THE YUAN DYNASTY MASTERS
  • ink on paper, hanging scroll
signed Qiao Daoren, dated gengxu (1790), summer, the fifth lunar month, inscribed with a poem, with two seals of the artist, er qiao shan ren, and jian min shu hua. Titleslip by Chen Shili (1875-?), signed Youhui lu, dated renshen year, the summer solstice (June 21, 1932)

Provenance

Sotheby's Hong Kong, Fine Chinese Paintings, October 6, 2007, Lot 204

Condition

-Paper bears a tanned tone due to age -Restoration of paper losses on some parts of the scroll, but the painting is not affected -Minor restoration and ink losses on some parts of the inscription -Minor stain spots on the blank part of the painting
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.
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