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Wen Congzhong (active 17th century)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Wen Congzhong (active 17th century)
- A SHADY PLACE IN THE SUMMER WOODS
- ink and color on gold paper, fan painting
signed Wen Congzhong, dated yisi, the first day of the ninth lunar month (October 12, 1605), with one seal of the artist, wen cong zhong yin. Inscriptions by Hu Shimin (ca. 17th century), signed Hu Shimin, with two seals, min, one other (illegible); and Wang Zhideng (1535-1612), signed Wang Zhideng, with two seals, zhi, deng
Condition
-Golden color of the paper faded due to age
-Ink loss due to wear and restorations of paper loss can be found here and there on the painting
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.