- 623
Chen Chun 1483-1544
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Chen Chun
- NARCISSUS
- ink and color on paper, framed
signed Daofu, dated gengzi (1540), with three seals of the artist, chen, bai yang shan ren, bi yan jing liang ren sheng yi le, and seven collectors' seals, gang shan cao tang wang shi zhen cang tu yin, yi ping, qin yi you zi nie bi, yin xuan ju shi, zhu wo an shou cang yin, liu geng tang yin, shou song tang shu hua yin. Titleslip by Lin Erqing, with one seal of his, lin er qing
Condition
- Paper bears a tanning tone due to age.
- Minor restorations can be found here and there, however the mounting keeps the condition very stable.
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:
Gengzi (1540) year, mid-autumn, Daofu made this for Baijian while boating on Feng Stream. Baijian himself is good at painting, and he has called on my friendship for advice, but this is what is called asking the path from the blind.
Gengzi (1540) year, mid-autumn, Daofu made this for Baijian while boating on Feng Stream. Baijian himself is good at painting, and he has called on my friendship for advice, but this is what is called asking the path from the blind.