- 1142
Hongren 1610-1664
Estimate
Estimate Upon Request
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Description
- Hongren
- SUMMIT LOTUS
- ink on paper, handscroll
signed Hongren, inscribed, with one seal of the artist
With three collectors' seals of Wang Guan (1847-1909)
Colophon by Ma Jiatong (1865-1937), dated gengshen (1920) and with two seals of his
With three collectors' seals of Wang Guan (1847-1909)
Colophon by Ma Jiatong (1865-1937), dated gengshen (1920) and with two seals of his
Provenance
Christie's Hong Kong, Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy, October 31, 2004, lot 407
Exhibited
Age of Glories: An Exhibition of Important Chinese Arts from Collections on Both Sides of the Taiwan Strait, Beijing: The Capital Museum, November 10-29, 2009
Literature
Age of Glories: An Exhibition of Important Chinese Arts from Collections on Both Sides of the Taiwan Strait, Beijing: Yanshan Press, 2009, pp. 174-177, pl. 58 and p. 290, no. 58
Condition
- minor paper losses at the beginning of the scroll, old restoration
- the beginning of the scroll is slightly tanned due to age
- minor dirt at the end of the scroll, near the pine tree
"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."
"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."