- 1205
Wu Changshuo 1844-1927
Estimate
1,200,000 - 1,800,000 HKD
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Description
- Wu Changshuo
- BLOOMING FLOWERS
ink on paper; ink and colour on paper, album of eleven leaves
all leaves signed, inscribed, two dated geng shen, 1920, five dated xin you, 1921, and with a total of twenty-five seals of the artist. Frontispiece by the artist himself, dated ren xu, 1922
Provenance
From the family collection of the artist close friend, renowned painter Wang Zhen (1866-1938)
Condition
- Generally in good condition.
- Under close examination, minor foxing spots could be found on the paintings, but could be improved by restoration.
- Actual colours of the album is slightly less intense than that of the illustration.
- Mild stains can be found at the right part of the fourth and the seventh leaves, as seen in the illsutration.
"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."