- 1139
Shitao (Yuanji) circa 1641-1707
Estimate
1,000,000 - 1,500,000 HKD
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Description
- Shitao (Yuanji)
- INK BAMBOO
- ink on paper, hanging scroll
signed SHITAO JI DAOREN, inscribed, with one seal of the artist, and four collector's seals of Zhang Daqian. Titleslip and inscription on the wooden box by Zhang Daqian. Annotation inside the wooden box by Nanzhou Waishi
Exhibited
EXHIBITED & ILLUSTRATED
Taipei, National Museum of History, Paintings from Four Monks of the Late Ming Dynasty, January 1978. and illustrated in the exhibition catalogue, pl.42
Paintings of Shitao, vol 1, Cafa Co., Ltd., Hong Kong, 1969, pl. 54
Condition
- Paper bears a tanning tone due to age.
- Restorations, as seen in the illustration, could be found throughout the whole painting due to paper loss and cracks.
- There are also foxings and stains as seen in the illustration, however, mounting and restoration has significantly stabilized the condition of the scroll.
"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."