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WU CHANGSHUO 1844-1927 | CYPRESS AND GANODERMA
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Wu Changshuo
- CYPRESS AND GANODERMA
- ink and color on paper, hanging scroll
- 88.5 by 34.4 cm. 34 3/4 by 13 1/2 in.
signed Wu Changshuo, at the age of eighty-one sui, dated jiazi (1924), summer, with three seals of the artist, wu jun zhi yin, wu chang shi, ban ri cun With one collector's seal of the Chew family, yun meng wu zhong ying yin
Condition
- Paper bears a darkened tone due to age. - Foxing spots and humidity stains can be found.
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:
The cypress like bronze, the zizhi fungus like a bell. Competing in appearance and charm, they sing praises of longevity and listen to smiles.
The cypress like bronze, the zizhi fungus like a bell. Competing in appearance and charm, they sing praises of longevity and listen to smiles.