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Hua Ao (19th Century)
Estimate
2,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Hua Ao
- VISITING A FRIEND WITH GU-QIN AND A CRANE
- ink and color on paper, handscroll
signed Shanyin bo'xian Hua Ao, dated dingmao (1867), the ninth lunar month, with a dedication and two seals of the artist, bo xian, hua ao zhi yin
Colophon by Xu Ziling (1812-1876), signed Hefei Xu Ziling, dated the seventh year (1868) of Tongzhi reign, spring, the third lunar month, with three seals, xian qing ou ji, ling, long quan lao mu, yu wu wei chun; Zhuo Lin (19th Century), signed Nanjin Zhuo Lin, with one seal, ji ge zhi sheng; Yang Yisun (1813-1881), signed Yushu di Yisun, dated xinwei (1871), the ninth lunar month, with one seal, zi yu
Frontispiece by Wu Tanglin (19th Century), signed Wu Tanglin, dated wuchen, the ninth day of the ninth lunar month (October 24, 1868), with three seals, ren jian he chu you ci jing, wu tang lin zi zi gao hao jin ren, one other illegible
Titleslip by Wu Tanglin, signed di Wu Tanglin, dated wuchen (1868), the ninth lunar month, with one seal (illegible)
Colophon by Xu Ziling (1812-1876), signed Hefei Xu Ziling, dated the seventh year (1868) of Tongzhi reign, spring, the third lunar month, with three seals, xian qing ou ji, ling, long quan lao mu, yu wu wei chun; Zhuo Lin (19th Century), signed Nanjin Zhuo Lin, with one seal, ji ge zhi sheng; Yang Yisun (1813-1881), signed Yushu di Yisun, dated xinwei (1871), the ninth lunar month, with one seal, zi yu
Frontispiece by Wu Tanglin (19th Century), signed Wu Tanglin, dated wuchen, the ninth day of the ninth lunar month (October 24, 1868), with three seals, ren jian he chu you ci jing, wu tang lin zi zi gao hao jin ren, one other illegible
Titleslip by Wu Tanglin, signed di Wu Tanglin, dated wuchen (1868), the ninth lunar month, with one seal (illegible)
Condition
- Overall in good condition except minor stain spots.
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.