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Wang Guxiang 1501-1568, Wen Jia 1501-1583
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Wang Guxiang 1501-1568, Wen Jia 1501-1583
- ORCHID, PLUM BLOSSOM AND ROCK
- ink on paper, handscroll
(1) signed Youshi Wang Guxiang, dated gengshen of the Jiajing reign (1560), the seventeenth day of the third lunar month, with three seals of the artist, you shi, lu zhi, jia zai zhi zhu
(2) signed Wenjia, dated renxu of the Jiajing reign (1562), the third day of the twelfth lunar month, with one seal of the artist, zhao xi yu yi jia ming (2)
Inscribed by Qian Gu (1508-1572), with two seals of the artist, shu bao, qian gu yin
Frontispiece by Qian Gu, with two seals, gu xiang, wang lu zhi yin
With three collector's seals of Yao Yuqin (1867-1961), yu qin mi ji, yu qin shen ding, yu qin shou cang shu hua
(2) signed Wenjia, dated renxu of the Jiajing reign (1562), the third day of the twelfth lunar month, with one seal of the artist, zhao xi yu yi jia ming (2)
Inscribed by Qian Gu (1508-1572), with two seals of the artist, shu bao, qian gu yin
Frontispiece by Qian Gu, with two seals, gu xiang, wang lu zhi yin
With three collector's seals of Yao Yuqin (1867-1961), yu qin mi ji, yu qin shen ding, yu qin shou cang shu hua
Condition
- Paper bears a darkened tone due to age.
- Wormholes can be found here and there on the scroll.
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.