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ATTRIBUTED TO CHEN HONGSHOU | THE DRUNKEN POET LI BAI
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Chen
- THE DRUNKEN POET LI BAI
- ink and color on paper, hanging scroll
- 45.7 by 22.5 cm. 18 by 8 7/8 in.
signed, with two seals of the artist and various collectors' seals Inscription on poetry hall by Wu Hufan (1894–1968), signed, with one seal of the artistInscription to mounting border by Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), signed, with two seals of the artist
Provenance
Alice Boney, New York, 23rd February 1986.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 692.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 692.
Condition
- Paper bears darkened tone due to age. - Moderate restoration, abrasion, paper and ink loss can be found throughout the painting. - Moderate stain and dirt can be found. - Scroll ends of this painting are ivory.
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.
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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.