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VARIOUS ARTISTS(YUAN DYNASTY) | Colophon of Yan Wengui's Painting
Estimate
2,000,000 - 3,000,000 HKD
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Description
- Various Artists
- Colophon of Yan Wengui's Painting
- ink on paper, handscroll
- 47.5 by 138.5 cm. 18 5/8 by 54 1/2 in.
inscribed by eight artists including Deng Wenyuan (1258-1328), Chen Tingshi (Yuan Dynasty), Liu Guan (1270-1342), Chen Hao (Yuan Dynasty), Wei Bifu (Yuan Dynasty), Li Ying (1274-1332), Du Xi(Yuan Dynasty) and Zhao Yan (Yuan Dynasty), with one seal of both Du Xi and Zhao Yanwith five collector's seals of Liang Qingbiao (1620-1691) and five collector's seals of Zhang Daqian (1899-1983)
Literature
(1) Shiqu baiji ('The Precious Collection of the Stone Canal Pavilion'), no. 6
(2) Shang Pujie shuhua mu ('Treasures Bestowed to Pujie'), p.5
(3) Chen Rentao, et al., Gugong ui shi shuhua mu jiaozhu ('Notes on Paintings and Calligraphy Lost from the Forbidden City'), Hong Kong, 1956, p.4
(4) Yang Renkai, Guobao chenfu lu: Gugong sangyi shuhua jianwen kaolue ('Record of the Vicissitudes of National Treasures: Investigation of the Dispersed and Lost Calligraphies and Paintings from the Former Palace that I have seen and Heard about'), Shanghai, 2007, p.306
(5) and (6) Please refer to Chinese Literature
(2) Shang Pujie shuhua mu ('Treasures Bestowed to Pujie'), p.5
(3) Chen Rentao, et al., Gugong ui shi shuhua mu jiaozhu ('Notes on Paintings and Calligraphy Lost from the Forbidden City'), Hong Kong, 1956, p.4
(4) Yang Renkai, Guobao chenfu lu: Gugong sangyi shuhua jianwen kaolue ('Record of the Vicissitudes of National Treasures: Investigation of the Dispersed and Lost Calligraphies and Paintings from the Former Palace that I have seen and Heard about'), Shanghai, 2007, p.306
(5) and (6) Please refer to Chinese Literature
Condition
- with minor mould stains and minor cracks - with some tears especially at the 3rd section and an obvious one in the middle of the painting, as showed in the catalogue image, restored
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."