Lot 292
  • 292

Gu Yun 1835-1896

Estimate
35,000 - 50,000 HKD
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Description

  • Gu Yun
  • LANDSCAPE AFTER WANG HUI (1632-1717)
  • ink on paper, handscroll
inscribed twenty years later, signed YUNHU WAISHI, dated geng yin of the Guangxu reign, 1890, and with one seal of the artist. Titleslip and annotation by the Liao Lun (1810-after 1890), and with four seals of his

Condition

- Overall in good condition, except a couple f vertical creases and some minor mold spots. - Colours and brushwork of the actual pieces appear to be more versatile and expressive than that of the illustration. - The measurements should be in three sections: Frontispiece: 16 by 68 cm. 6 1/4 by 26 3/4 in. Painting: 16 by 371 cm. 6 1/4 by 146 in. Annotations: 16 by 26 cm. 6 1/4 by 10 1/4 in.
"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

see illustration of two sections