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Zhou Zhimian (1521-?)
Estimate
16,000 - 22,000 USD
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Description
- Zhou Zhimian
- BIRDS AND CHRYSANTHEMUMS
- ink and color on silk, hanging scroll
signed Zhou Zhimian, dated wuzi (1588) of the Wanli reign, autumn, with one seal, zhi mian
Inscriptions on painting by Du Dashou (16th century), signed Du Dashou, with two seals, da shou zhi yin, one other illegible; Lu Shiren (16th century), signed Lu Shiren, with two seals, cheng hu, one other illegible; and Wen Zhenmeng (1574-1636), signed Wen Zhenming, with one seal, Wen Zhenmeng
Inscriptions on painting by Du Dashou (16th century), signed Du Dashou, with two seals, da shou zhi yin, one other illegible; Lu Shiren (16th century), signed Lu Shiren, with two seals, cheng hu, one other illegible; and Wen Zhenmeng (1574-1636), signed Wen Zhenming, with one seal, Wen Zhenmeng
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, Fine Classical Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy, September 19, 2013, lot 632
Condition
- Silk bears a brown tone.
- Worm holes here and there.
- Humidity stains can be found especially near top right corner of scroll.
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.