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CHENG SUI (1605-1691) AWAITING THE ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
ink on paper, hanging scroll
Inscribed, two seals of the artist
Inscribed, two seals of the artist
Literature
Cheng TeK'un, Twenty Ming I-min Painters in the Mu-fei Collection, Hong Kong, no.11a, pl.15
Condition
- Due to aging the paper has turned into a dim tone.
- Light creasing particularly to the lower part of the painting.
- Small areas of restoration to creases and possibly tears in upper section of sky.
- Light foxing.
- 2 cm crescent-shaped area of restoration to right edge and 4 cm restoration to left edge.
- Light rubbing to ink.
- Colour of the painting slightly more reddish than in the illustration.
"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."