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Song Xu 1525-1617
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- Song Xu
- THE FOREST GROTTO AT JUCHU, AFTER WANG MENG
- ink and color on paper, hanging scroll
signed Song Xu Chuyang, dated renchen of the Wanli reign (1592), seventh lunar month, inscribed 'painted at the Studio at the Source of the Fen River and recorded by Song Xu from Yi, who is also called Chuyang', and with two seals of the artist, chu yang, song xu zhi yin
Provenance
Christie's New York, Fine Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy, June 4, 1986, lot 28
Condition
-Restoration can be found, mainly in the top area of the scroll, as seen in the illustration
-Some light stains and minor restorations can be found
-The illustrated color appears to be more intense than that of the actual piece
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
This painting is based loosely on a painting of the same title by the Yuan dynasty master Wang Meng (1308-1385) which is currently in the collection of the National Palace Museum, Taipei.