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Jin Nong 1687-1763
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Jin Nong
- CALLIGRAPHY IN CLERICAL SCRIPT
- ink on silk, hanging scroll
signed Jiliu shanmin Jin Nong, with two seals of the artist, jin nong yin xin, liu shi bu chu weng, and two collectors' seals of Chen Kuilin (1855-1928), shao shi shen ding, bao yu ge shu hua ji
Literature
Baoyuge shuhualu, vol. 3, written by Chen Kuilin, Shanghai, 1915, pp. 45-46
Condition
- Silk bears a tanning tone due to age.
- Restorations and stain spots can be found here and there on the calligraphy.
- Three major ink losses can be found, one located at the top center with a size of 3.5 X 4 cm, the other two located at the bottom left corner with sizes 7 X 8 cm and 6 X 5 cm.
- 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.