Lot 474
  • 474

Zhao Chengmu 1707-1762

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • Zhao Chengmu
  • FINGER PAINTED FLOWERS
  • ink and color on paper, album of twelve leaves
(1) with one seal of the artist, zhi hua
(2) with one seal of the artist, huo po po di
(3) with one seal of the artist, jing cheng yi shi
(4) with one seal of the artist, wang ji
(5) with one seal of the artist, zhi tou hua
(6) with one seal of the artist, lu ping zhi hua
(7) with one seal of the artist, sa mo
(8) with one seal of the artist, xin shou nian lai
(9) with one seal of the artist, zhi tou hua
(10) with one seal of the artist, zhi mo
(11) with two seals of the artist, zhi yu wu hua, ge bei yu ren
(12) signed Changzhou Zhao Chengmu, dated gengshen (1740) of the Qianlong reign, the twelfth lunar month, with four seals of the artist, chen cheng mu, jing yi shi, zhi mo, tian shui
With three collectors' seals, tong yin shan fang (12), jia zai jiang nan huang ye cun (12), xiao shan du guo (12)
Colophon on different paper by Xiaoshan (unknown), dated the eighth year of the Guangxu reign (1882), the sixth lunar month, summer, signed Xiaoshan, with one seal, bo qiu si yin

Condition

- Paper bears a tanned tone due to age. - Dirt and stain spots can be found on most album leaves. - A folding mark can be found on each album leave due to previous mounting.
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.
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