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Zhou Zhimian 1521-?
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Zhou Zhimian
- FLOWER AND BIRDS
- ink and color on gold paper, album of eight leaves
signed Wuxia Zhou Zhimian, dated guiwei (1583), autumn, with eight seals of the artist, zhi mian, zhou shi fu qing (2), zhou zhi mian yin, fu qing, fu, qing, jiang zuo zhou lang, fu qing shi, with one collector's seal of Li Hongzhang (1823-1901), yi sou, and six other collector's seals, yun ting zhen shang, xia yun guan, xiao gu zi, xing shu (2), and two others (illegible)
Condition
-Silk bears a tanned tone due to age.
-Restorations of paper loss and wormholes can be found throughout the painting.
-Two major horizontal creases on the upper part of the painting.
-Several patches of light red stain can be found on the upper middle part of 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.