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Dong Qichang 1555-1636, Chen Jiru 1558-1639
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Dong Qichang 1555-1636, Chen Jiru 1558-1639
- POEMS IN RUNNING SCRIPT
- ink on paper, album of twenty-two leaves
signed Dong Qichang and Xuanzai, dated yihai (1635), the eleventh lunar month, at the age of 81, with two seals of the artist, dong qi chang, da zong bo yin; signed Chen Jiru, with two seals of the artist, mi gong, chen ji ru yin, and two collectors' seals of Gu Wenbin (1811-1889), wen bin zhen shang, pao yi ju shi, and two other collectors' seals, jian (4), ceng wei zhi yu zhi shan zhai suo you (4)
Literature
Jiang Zhaoshen (ed.), Calligraphy of Ming and Qing Masters, Vol. 3, Tokyo: Nigensha, 1987, pp. 4-7, 10-31
Condition
- Paper bears a tanned tone.
- Patches of foxing spots can be found throughout the album.
- Minor dirt.
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.