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Wang Su 1794-1877
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Wang Su
- Lady at a Window
- hanging scroll, ink and color on paper
depicting a meiren seated at a 'moon' window, gazing past the tree just outside of her walls, with an inscription which may be translated:
In the fifth month of the gengchen year (corresponding to 1820). Written after the idea of the 'ci' poetry of Li Yi'an (Li Qingzhao). Shaomei Wang Su, bearing a seal: Shaomei, wood box (2)
In the fifth month of the gengchen year (corresponding to 1820). Written after the idea of the 'ci' poetry of Li Yi'an (Li Qingzhao). Shaomei Wang Su, bearing a seal: Shaomei, wood box (2)
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. 23, illustrated.
Condition
paper toned, a few creases, minor scattered small abrasions, scattered flyspots, small stain lower right, 1 1/2 inch tear on left edge by sleeve, slight repairs by sleeves and left eye, modern mount
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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.