- 2778
Attributed to Zhi Zhongyuan
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 HKD
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Description
- Attributed to Zhi Zhongyuan
- Sixteen Luohans
- ink and colour on silk, handscroll
Titleslips by Ye Menglong (1775-1832), attributed to Ke Jiusi and Xiang Yuanbian (1525-1590), each with one seal of the artist
Colophons by Hong Bangji (Ming Dynasty) and with two seals of his; by Xiang Yuanbian, dated renshen year of Longqing period (1572) and with one seal of his; by Zhu Xiang and with two seals of his
Calligraphy sutra dated the first year of Baoying period, renyin (762)
With eighteen collector's seals of Xiang Yuanbian, four collector's seals of Wang Wenbai (active in 17/18th century), seven collector's seals of Lu Shihua (1714-1779), six collector's seals of Ye Mengcao (18/19th century), one collector's seal of Kanzan Shimomura (1873-1930) and with nineteen other collectors' seals
Colophons by Hong Bangji (Ming Dynasty) and with two seals of his; by Xiang Yuanbian, dated renshen year of Longqing period (1572) and with one seal of his; by Zhu Xiang and with two seals of his
Calligraphy sutra dated the first year of Baoying period, renyin (762)
With eighteen collector's seals of Xiang Yuanbian, four collector's seals of Wang Wenbai (active in 17/18th century), seven collector's seals of Lu Shihua (1714-1779), six collector's seals of Ye Mengcao (18/19th century), one collector's seal of Kanzan Shimomura (1873-1930) and with nineteen other collectors' seals
Condition
Painting:
- minor creases and cracks, especially at both ends, restored. There are at least two acute cracks is at the first half of the scroll.
- minor silk loss and color fade out due to ages
Calligraphy
- minor paper loss, especially around the edges, restored
- paper bears slightly darken tone due to ages
"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."