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Xu Beihong (1895-1953) Plantain
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- ink and colour on paper
ink on paper, signed BEIHONG, dated wuyin year (corresponding to 1938), with one seal of the artist, mounted on brocaded silk as a hanging scroll
Provenance
A European Private Collection.
Condition
This work is in average condition in that there are two horizontal splits (14.5cm and 13cm) to the upper left and right areas of the work. There is also damage and loss to the mount tot he left hand area above the split and a small area of loss to the edge of the painting (2cm by 5mm), which has been taped over. Thre is a small (5mm by 5mm) stain to the mount to the left side and another stain (4mm by 4mm) to the lower middle area of the work.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."