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WU YAN (QING DYNASTY) | CALLIGRAPHY COUPLET IN CLERICAL SCRIPT
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- Wu Yan
- CALLIGRAPHY COUPLET IN CLERICAL SCRIPT
- ink on paper, a pair of hanging scrolls
- each 149 by 37.3 cm. 58 5/8 by 14 5/8 in. (2)
signed Tongcheng Wu Yan, with two seals of the artist, wu yan zhi yin, liu shi yi hou zuo zi
Condition
- Paper bears a tanned tone. - Severe wormholes on one of the two scrolls. - Mounting border with tears.
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.
Catalogue Note
Artist's inscription:
Able to conduct the affairs of government with the wisdom of the classics,
one should regard autumn fruit as spring flowers.
Able to conduct the affairs of government with the wisdom of the classics,
one should regard autumn fruit as spring flowers.