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Fu Shan 1607-1684
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Fu Shan
- POEM IN RUNNING SCRIPT
- ink on silk, hanging scroll
signed Shan, with one seal of the artist, fu shan yin
Condition
- Silk bears a tanning tone due to age.
- Restorations of silk loss and cracking can be found throughout the calligraphy, as can be seen on the illustration.
- The very top and bottom margins are replaced by two different silk strips which can also be seen on the illustration.
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:
The jade bowl receives the falling flowers. The flowers bring fragrance into the bowl. In the wine the flowers float and do not flounder. The flowers, infused with wine, are yet more fragrant. Shan.
The jade bowl receives the falling flowers. The flowers bring fragrance into the bowl. In the wine the flowers float and do not flounder. The flowers, infused with wine, are yet more fragrant. Shan.