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Zhou Zhimian 1521-?
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Zhou Zhimian
- BAMBOO AND RING-NECKED PHEASANT
- ink and color on silk, hanging scroll
signed Runan Zhou Zhimian, dated bingshen (1596) of the Wanli reign, the fifth lunar month, spring, with two seals of the artist, zhou zhi mian yin, fu qing, and six collectors' seals, jiang shao yan cang, zhu jing xu mi cang, jiang shao yan cang, jiang shao yan,and two others (illegible)
Condition
-The silk bears a severely darkened due to age
-Considerable restorations of silk loss can be found on the scroll
-Several fold marks on the painting, with the longest one at the middle of the hanging scroll throughout the painting horizontally
-Moderate color fading, especially the white color
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.