Lot 438
  • 438

Li Dongyang 1447-1516

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description

  • Li Dongyang
  • CALLIGRAPHY IN REGULAR SCRIPT
  • ink on paper, album of twelve leaves
signed Li Dongyang, with two seals of the artist, li dong yang yin, xi ya
Colophon by Yi Bingshou (1754-1816), signed Bingshou, with two seals, yi bing shou yin, gu tai shou zhang
With one collector's seal of Feng Minchang (1747-1806), yu shan suo cang; one collector's seal of Wu Rongguang (1773-1843), bo rong guo yan; one collector's seal of Ye Menglong (1775-1832), ye yun gu jia cang shu hua ji; two collectors' seals of Xu Wenjiong (1913-2002), xu, wu xing xu bo jiao shen ding; and one other collector's seal, ping sheng zhen shang

Provenance

Christie's New York, Fine Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy, December 1, 1986, Lot 10

Condition

- Paper bears a darkened tone due to age. - Minor surface soiling, small worm holes and paper loss scattered throughout. - Vertical old fold down center of each page, and some minor inconspicuous creases to last two pages.
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.