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Wang Shimin 1592-1680
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Wang Shimin
- LANDSCAPE
- ink and color on silk, framed
signed Wang Shimin, dated bingchen (1676), the eighth lunar month, with a dedication, inscribed 'painted to celebrate old man Cang's birthday, and hoping for a thousand more years', with two seals of the artist, wang shi min yin, zhen ji, and three collectors' seals, song lin zhu liu tang zhen cang, jin lun jing she, yang zheng shu wu tu ji
Exhibited
Condition
- Overall in good condition.
- Remounted from a relatively big album leaf to the current hanging scroll format, previous mounting left a folding mark in the middle, which can also be seen in the illustration. Close examination reveals some minor scratches and silk losses along the folding mark.
- A small patch of white pigment circa 2 by 0.5 cm in size can be spotted from the illustration.
- The colors of illustration appear to be more intense and brownish 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.