- 679
Chen Zhongren (Yuan Dynasty)
Estimate
500,000 - 700,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Chen Zhongren
- LANDSCAPE AFTER JURAN
- ink and color on paper, handscroll
signed Chen Zhongren, dated the second year of the Zhizheng reign (1342), mid-summer, with one seal of the artist, chen zhong ren yin. Inscription by Qian Zai (1708-1793), signed Qian Zai, dated xinmao of the Qianlong reign, the twenty-eighth day of the twlfth lunar month (Feburary 1st, 1772), with two seals, zai, kun yi shu hua. With five other collectors' seals, shen ting fang yin, yan ling wang shu, ting xi, zhao shi shan chen, wang zu yuan yin.
Literature
Chinese Paintings of Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing Dynasties, Tokyo Bijutsu Gakkou Bunka Nai, Tokyo Otsuka Kougeisha, 1932, p. 41
Important Classical Chinese Paintings, Harada Kinjirou, Tokyo Otsuka Kougeisha, 1936, p. 284
Important Classical Chinese Paintings, Harada Kinjirou, Tokyo Otsuka Kougeisha, 1936, p. 284
Condition
-paper has darkened due to age
-some stains, restoration of paper loss and creases
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.