Lot 2779
  • 2779

Dong Qichang 1555-1636

Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
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Description

  • Dong Qichang
  • Du Fu’s Poems in Cursive Script after Mi Fu
  • ink on gold-flecked paper, handscroll
signed Dong Qichang, inscribed, and with three seals of the artist
with two collector's seals of Li Enqing (active in 19th century); four collector's seals of Aisin Gioro Yixi (1833-1898) and two collector's seals of Aisin Gioro Baoxi (1868-1942)
Titleslip by Li Enqing
Inscription on the wooden box by Torajiro Naito (1866-1934)

Condition

- Paper surface slightly abraded and gold dust rubbed, where some characters remain partially obliterated - Minor cracks and creases can be found
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