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QI BAISHI (1864-1957) CRABS
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- ink and colour on paper
ink and colour on paper, signed Baishi, with one seal of the artist and dated to the 93rd year of the artist
Provenance
Collection of Vladimir Alekseevich Sedlyarevich, thence by descent.
Purchased by the owners in Warsaw in 1989.
Condition
The painting is in overall good condition with the exception of a few creases due to 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. 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."
Catalogue Note
Sedlyarevich a Russian aviator, served his country as a fighter pilot in World War II and helped found 'Skoga': The Soviet-Chinese Joint Civil Stock Aviation Company in March 1950. It is believed that this work was given to the aviator by Mao Zedong as a gift for his services to Chinese aviation. Sedlyarevich emigrated to Warsaw in the 1970s.