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Wang Shishen (19th Century)
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Wang Shishen
- SQUIRREL AND FLOWERS
- ink and color on silk, hanging scroll
signed, Wang Shishen, dated dingmao, summer, with a dedication and two seals of the artist, wang shi shen, shou yu
With two collector's seals, xin mu shou zhui, one illegible
Titleslip by Nishio Tametada (1842-1900), signed Weizhong, with two seals, wei zhong, shu mou
Inscription on inner box by Nishio Tametada, signed Lufeng weizhong, dated guisi of the Meiji reign (1893), summer, with two seals, wei zhong si yin, shu mou
With two collector's seals, xin mu shou zhui, one illegible
Titleslip by Nishio Tametada (1842-1900), signed Weizhong, with two seals, wei zhong, shu mou
Inscription on inner box by Nishio Tametada, signed Lufeng weizhong, dated guisi of the Meiji reign (1893), summer, with two seals, wei zhong si yin, shu mou
Provenance
From the collection of Prince Yoshihisa Tokugawa; purchased from Japanese Antique Fuji Torii in 1984 (by repute only and according to the inscription on the inside cover of the box)
Condition
- Silk bears a yellow tone.
- In painted wormholes can be found.
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.