- 743
Tang Yifen 1778-1853
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Tang Yifen
- CALLIGRAPHY COUPLET IN RUNNING SCRIPT
- ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls
signed Tang Yusheng, dated xinhai (1851), fifth lunar month, with a dedication, and three seals of the artist, shi ku zhu ren, tang yu sheng qi shi er sui hou yi zi xing, lao yu
Condition
-Some light horizontal creases can be found on the scrolls, which can be spotted in the illustration under close examination
-The actual paper color appears to be whiter than that of the illustration
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Artist's inscription:
A garden that resembles a painting needs fine visitors. The wind and the moon, eternally new, want good poems. In the fifth solar month of the year xinhai (1851) I wrote this new poem for my virtuous nephew Kaitang's correction.
A garden that resembles a painting needs fine visitors. The wind and the moon, eternally new, want good poems. In the fifth solar month of the year xinhai (1851) I wrote this new poem for my virtuous nephew Kaitang's correction.