AN ALBUM OF STONE RUBBINGS FROM GAOJUN BEI QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

ink on paper, album of eleven leaves comprising stone rubbings from Gaojun bei

Collection of Fei Chengwu (1914-2001).
Thence by descent.

The textile-covered wood covers stained and very worn, with significant losses to textile, particularly to the edges where the wood is shown through. Title slip partially removed and no inscription visible. The pages with some light foxing to each page and mounts, almost every page with some nibbling and minor tears to the paper and mounts.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

The rubbings are taken from the Tang dynasty stele, Gao Jun Bei. The cover slip is attributed to Guo Shangxian.