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DAI XI 1801-1860, XU GUANGQING (19TH CENTURY) | LANDSCAPE, EXCERPT OF YUAN MEI'S ESSAY IN RUNNING SCRIPT
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- LANDSCAPE, EXCERPT OF YUAN MEI'S ESSAY IN RUNNING SCRIPT
- ink on paper, two fan leaves mounted as a hanging scroll
- each 16.5 by 50.2 cm. 6 1/2 by 19 3/4 in. (2)
Painting signed Chunshi Dai Xi, dated the first year of Xianfeng reign (1851), the tenth lunar month, with a dedication to Yanweng, and one seal of the artist, dai xiCalligraphy signed Xu Guangqing, with the same dedication, and two seals of the artist, xu guang qing, qiong na With two collector's seals of Tang Hung, fei hong, tang hong zhen cang Titleslip by Tang Hung, signed Hong, dated gengxu (1970), winter
Condition
- Paper bears tanned tone due to age. - Folding marks can be found from previous mounting. - Stain and dirt and foxing 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.