- 1092
Wu Guanzhong B.1919
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Description
- Wu Guanzhong
- ALONG THE YANGTZE RIVER
- ink and colour on paper, handscroll
signed WU GUANZHONG, dated 1990, summer, and with six seals of the artist. Titleslip and frontispiece by the artist himself
Provenance
From the collection of the artist
Literature
Han Mo 22, Special Study on Authentication of Wu Guanzhong's Paintings, Han Mo Xuan Publishing Co. Ltd., Hong Kong, November 1991, p. 14-35
The Complete Works of Wu Guanzhong, vol. 6, Hunan Fine Arts Publishing House, August 2007, p. 332-341
Condition
- Generally in very good condition.
- Actual colours of the painting is slightly brighter and more vivid than that of the illustration.
- The very last part of the scroll was not shown in the catalogue, which Wu Guanzhong's seal "Tu" was cropped. Full image can be seen in the online illustration. The same seal can also be seen under the preface title.
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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."
Catalogue Note
( The proceeds of this lot will be donated to establish the Wu Guanzhong Scholarship of Science and Art Innovation at Tsinghua University, Beijing )