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Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-Chien, 1899-1983) Ancient Temple amidst Clouds
Estimate
15,000,000 - 20,000,000 HKD
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Description
- Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-chien, 1899-1983)
- Ancient Temple amidst Clouds
- splashed ink and colour on gold paper, framed
signed YUAN WENG, dated yi si, 1965, autumn, inscribed, and with two seals of the artist
Exhibited
Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Art Gallery, The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, 17 April-23 May 1993
Japan, Tokyo, Shoto Museum of Art, The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, 5 April-21 May 1995
Singapore, Singapore Art Museum, The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, 28 February-27 April 1997
Japan, Tokyo, Shoto Museum of Art, The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, 5 April-21 May 1995
Singapore, Singapore Art Museum, The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, 28 February-27 April 1997
Literature
The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, edited by Kao Mayching, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Art Gallery, Hong Kong, 1993, pl.119
"The Paintings of Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-Chien): Unity of Tradition and Modernity", written by Kao Mayching, published in Arts of Asia, May-June 1994, pl.18
The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, Shoto Museum of Art, Japan, 1995, pl.117
"The Paintings of Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-Chien): Unity of Tradition and Modernity", written by Kao Mayching, published in Arts of Asia, May-June 1994, pl.18
The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, Shoto Museum of Art, Japan, 1995, pl.117
Condition
Loss of blue and green mineral pigments could be found on the painting. Paper abrasion could be found at a small area of the lower left edge. Otherwise, generally in good condition.
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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. 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."
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