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ZHANG DAQIAN (CHANG DAI-CHIEN) 1899-1983 | THE ARTIST ON A MOUNTAIN PATH
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-chien, 1899-1983)
- THE ARTIST ON A MOUNTAIN PATH
- ink on paper, framed
- 93.5 by 44 cm. 36 7/8 by 17 3/8 in.
Literature
Chang Dai-chien in California, Fine Arts Center, San Francisco State University, 1999, cat. 2, pp. 48, 49
Condition
- Paper bears darkened tone due to age. - Minor surface stain and dirt.
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
According to the colophon from Sister Asha in Chang Dai-chien in California: "Chang Dai-chien and his wife Hsu Wen-po spent some months in a cottage owned by our family. On the day that they were planning to leave, my father, Thomas Chew, told them two or three times, "Be sure you have all of your belongings together. Don't leaves anything behind." Whey they departed, we discovered a painting had been left (this lot). My father hastened to return it. He was very puzzled when Chang told him that the painting wasn't his. Was it left behind deliberately as a test of our honesty? As a reward for our hospitality?"