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Gong Xian 1619-1689
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- Gong Xian
- LANDSCAPE LEADS INTO THE DISTANCE
- ink on paper, album of six leaves, ink and color on paper
(1) with one seal of the aritst, ban qian
(2) with one seal of the artist, ban qian
(3) with one seal of the artist, xian
(4) with one seal of the artist, ban mu
(5) with one seal of the artist, ban qian
(6) signed Yeyisheng, with one seal of the artist, gong xian
Inscribed on box cover by Nagao Uzan (1864-1942), with two seals, jia, zi sheng
Titlepage by Zhang Qin (Qing Dynasty), with three seals, e zhen, shi lou, zhang qin si yin
Colophons by Pizhai (Unidentifited), signed Pizhai, dated gengzi (1960), winter, with one seal, yun bai pi zhai; Naito Konan (1866-1934), dated June 1927, signed Neiteng Hu, with one seal, hu nan; Nagao Uzan (1864-1942), signed Changwei Jia, dated dingmao, the eleventh day of the sixth lunar month (July 9, 1927), with one seal, yu shan
With one other collector's seal, shu zhi shu zhong zhong zhi bai bai zhi shu (6)
(2) with one seal of the artist, ban qian
(3) with one seal of the artist, xian
(4) with one seal of the artist, ban mu
(5) with one seal of the artist, ban qian
(6) signed Yeyisheng, with one seal of the artist, gong xian
Inscribed on box cover by Nagao Uzan (1864-1942), with two seals, jia, zi sheng
Titlepage by Zhang Qin (Qing Dynasty), with three seals, e zhen, shi lou, zhang qin si yin
Colophons by Pizhai (Unidentifited), signed Pizhai, dated gengzi (1960), winter, with one seal, yun bai pi zhai; Naito Konan (1866-1934), dated June 1927, signed Neiteng Hu, with one seal, hu nan; Nagao Uzan (1864-1942), signed Changwei Jia, dated dingmao, the eleventh day of the sixth lunar month (July 9, 1927), with one seal, yu shan
With one other collector's seal, shu zhi shu zhong zhong zhi bai bai zhi shu (6)
Condition
- Paper bears a tanned tone.
- Restoration of paper loss and worm holes can be found on several leaves.
- Vertical folding mark across each leave due to previous mounting.
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.