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Chen Hongshou 1598-1652
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Chen Hongshou
- SEEKING INSPIRATION
- ink and color on paper, hanging scroll
signed Laochi Hongshou, with two seals of the artist, chen hong shou and zhang hou, and two collectors' seals, ping zhai and zhang xiang ning shou cang ji
Literature
Twenty Ming yimin Painters in the Mu-fei Collections, Journal of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, 8.2, December 1976, pl. 9
Challenging the Past, The Paintings of Chang Dai-Chien, written by Fu Shen, Washington D.C, Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, 1991, p. 171, fig. 90
Challenging the Past, The Paintings of Chang Dai-Chien, written by Fu Shen, Washington D.C, Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, 1991, p. 171, fig. 90
Condition
- Paper bears a tanning tone due to age.
- Restorations can be found throughout the painting as can be seen from the illustration, however the mounting ha significantly stabilized the condition.
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.