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Wen Jia 1501-1583
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Wen Jia
- LI BAI'S POEMS, CALLIGRAPHY IN REGULAR SCRIPT
- ink on gold paper, fan leaf
signed Changzhou Wen Jia, dated renwu (1522) of the Jiajing reign, the eighth lunar month, inscribed, and with one seal of the artist, xiu cheng, and one collector's seal, shao shi
Condition
-Overall in good condition
-Gold color of the paper faded due to age
-Ink loss due to wear can be found on some parts of the fan leaf, with the largest one measuring 1.3 x 0.5 cm
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.