- 805
NAKAMURA HOCHU (D. 1819) AND SUZUKI KIITSU (1796-1858)
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- Ink on Paper
THREE PAINTINGS
including two fan paintings, ink and color on paper, one depicting a crane, the other chrysanthemums, both signed Hochu with one seal; and a painting of loquats, color on silk, signed Seisei Kiitsu, with one seal; all three mounted as hanging scrolls on brocade, each with storage box (9)
including two fan paintings, ink and color on paper, one depicting a crane, the other chrysanthemums, both signed Hochu with one seal; and a painting of loquats, color on silk, signed Seisei Kiitsu, with one seal; all three mounted as hanging scrolls on brocade, each with storage box (9)
Condition
The fan painting have creases, and the white and red pigments are brittle and flaking in chrysanthemum painting, with the red pigment being touched up. Both have spots of minor discoloration. The silk painting is in overall in good condition.
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.