Lot 12
  • 12

ESTAMPAGE DE STÈLE DE RULAI SHIXIANG CALLIGRAPHIE DE STYLE COURANT DE XU JIHAI |

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description

  • ink on paper
  • chaque feuille 19,5 x 10 cm, each leaf 7 7/8  by 4 in.
encre estampée sur papier, album de douze feuilles, et avec cinq cachets de collectionneursPièce de titre par Mao Huai, et avec deux cachetsSix colophons par Mao Huai, Zheng Xiaokai, et al., et avec quatre cachets

Provenance

Acquired in China between 1894 and 1922.
Thence in the family by descent. 

Condition

The blue cloth on the back and front covers is worn, with some areas of loss and coming off the cardboard covers. There is some foxing and light staining to the inside title page which has become disattached. Some leaves are disattached at the central fold. The black paper surrounding the rubbing leaves is loose and has become disattached on some leaves. There is light overall wear to the rubbings. The colour of the leaves is less yellow than the catalogue illustrations suggest.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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