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Qian Hui'an 1833-1910
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Qian Hui'an
- Scholar and Servant
- hanging scroll, ink and color on silk
depicting a scholar, sitting in a wheelbarrow full of books, being pushed by his servant, stopping to admire autumnal foliage, with an inscription which may be translated:
The leaves of Autumn are a more brilliant red than the flowers of Spring; stopping the cart to quietly admire the trees. In a general imitation of Baiyang shanren [Chen Xun 1483-1544] Qingxi Qiaozi, Qian Hui'an, bearing a seal: Jisheng
The leaves of Autumn are a more brilliant red than the flowers of Spring; stopping the cart to quietly admire the trees. In a general imitation of Baiyang shanren [Chen Xun 1483-1544] Qingxi Qiaozi, Qian Hui'an, bearing a seal: Jisheng
Exhibited
Chinese Paintings from the Henricksen Collection, Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University; Tyler Art Gallery, State University of New York, Oswego, 5th September 2002 - 23rd February 2003, cat. no. 25, illustrated.
Condition
slight surface soiling, a few scattered flyspots, small insect hole to upper right, otherwise good, modern mount
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.