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PU RU 1896-1963 | WAITING FOR A FRIEND BY THE AUTUMN RIVER
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Pu Ru
- WAITING FOR A FRIEND BY THE AUTUMN RIVER
- ink and color on paper, fan leaf
- 19.2 by 53.2 cm. 7 1/2 by 20 7/8 in.
signed Xinyu, with four seals of the artist, bao jing, pu ru, xin yu, tao hua tan shui With four collectors' seals of the Chew family, qiu yong he yin, wu zhong ying yin, qiu fu lun yin, qiu fu lun cang hua
Condition
- Foxing spots can be found. - Paper with folding creases from use.
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:
Towards the edge of clouds in the azure sky, the river flows. Bathed in light from the setting sun, ten thousand trees appear yellow. Do not seek wild ginger by the river. The remnant mountains and rivers embody infinite sorrow.
Towards the edge of clouds in the azure sky, the river flows. Bathed in light from the setting sun, ten thousand trees appear yellow. Do not seek wild ginger by the river. The remnant mountains and rivers embody infinite sorrow.