Lot 1145
  • 1145

Anonymous, 17th/18th Century

Estimate
1,500,000 - 2,000,000 HKD
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Description

  • Anonymous, 17th/18th Century
  • THE RUBBING OF CUI JING YONG'S EPITAPH
  • ink on paper, album of eighteen leaves 
Titleslip by Wu Changshuo (twice), Chu Deyi and Li Ruiqing, with one seal of each artist
Painting by Wu Cheng, Lin Shu, Wang Luonian, Chen Botao, with one to three seals of the artist
Colophon by Chen Yixi (1648-1709), dated gengchen (1700); Liu E (1857-1909), dated bingwe (1906); Luo Zhenyu (1866-1940), dated bingwe (1906); Fang Ruo (1869-1954), dated bingwe (1906)Wang Guan (1847-?) (twice), dated bingwe (1906) and the first year of Xuantong reign (1909); Wang Ti, dated wuyin (1938); Shen Yinmo (1883-1971), dated the thirty-sixth year of the Republic (1947), with one to four seals of each artist
With twenty-seven other collectors' seals in total

Literature

Please refer to the Chinese literature

Condition

-very minor mold stain to the paintings -In general good condition to the rubbing -paper loss to the colophon written by Chen Yixi, old restoration
"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."