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CALLIGRAPHY QING DYNASTY, GUANGXU PERIOD, SEAL OF CIXI
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- ink on paper
ink on paper, with a four-character inscription reading Daoyang zhengxing (Guidance to the natural instincts), with a seal reading Cixi Huang Taihou yubi zhi bao (Treasure in the Imperial Hand of the Empress Dowager), mounted on silk
Condition
This work is in reasonably good condition, but does have numerous vertical and horizontal creases some of which have cracked the surface of the work.
"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
A plaque with the same inscription and seal, held in the Foxiang Ge (Tower of Buddhist Incense) in the Summer Palace, Beijing, is illustrated in Beijing ming bian/ Famous Plaques in Beijing, Beijing, 1996.