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Master of the Water, Pine and Stone Retreat
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 HKD
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Description
- Master of the Water, Pine and Stone Retreat
- The Inner Life of Strange Stones No. 1
- ink on cloud-dragon paper, framed
inscribed, signed, and dated 2014 in English, and marked with three seals of the artist; titled and inscribed AK 14-35 on the reverse
Condition
Overall in good condition. Please note that the image illustration is upside-down in the printed 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Inscription:
The sentinel hermit’s single strange stone was a portal. Like the gourd, or the cave that led to the peach blossom spring, he could step into it and off the stage of time. He would recount his journeys to me upon his return, telling of the peaks he had climbed, the thousand foot falls that patiently carved the gorge, the crystal ponds he had fished and the strange beings he had encountered. So full of wonder were his tales that I recall them clearly all these centuries later. I lift my brush to conjure up the events he recounted so that I too can disappear into the gourd.
Inscribed by the Master of the Water Pine and Stone Retreat in the Spring of 2014.
The sentinel hermit’s single strange stone was a portal. Like the gourd, or the cave that led to the peach blossom spring, he could step into it and off the stage of time. He would recount his journeys to me upon his return, telling of the peaks he had climbed, the thousand foot falls that patiently carved the gorge, the crystal ponds he had fished and the strange beings he had encountered. So full of wonder were his tales that I recall them clearly all these centuries later. I lift my brush to conjure up the events he recounted so that I too can disappear into the gourd.
Inscribed by the Master of the Water Pine and Stone Retreat in the Spring of 2014.