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Tao Lengyue
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description
- Tao Lengyue
- Narcissus by the Rock
- ink on paper, hanging scroll
signed TAO LENGYUE, dated 1947, inscribed, and with three seals of the artist
Provenance
Previously in the collection of the artist's wife Xue Changwen (1912-2001)
Sotheby's Hong Kong, Fine Chinese Paintings, Oct 2001, Lot 142
Sotheby's Hong Kong, Fine Chinese Paintings, Oct 2001, Lot 142
Exhibited
The Shanghai Research Institute of Culture and History, Paintings Exhibition of Tao Lengyue, June 2 to 10, 1984
The Suzhou Museum, Paintings Exhibition of Tao Lengyue, July 17 to 26, 1984
Shanghai, Pacific Hotel, Masterpieces of Tao Lengyue, March 22 to 30, 1997
The Suzhou Museum, Paintings Exhibition of Tao Lengyue, July 17 to 26, 1984
Shanghai, Pacific Hotel, Masterpieces of Tao Lengyue, March 22 to 30, 1997
Literature
Lengyue's Annotation on His Paintings: Hanging Scrolls, vol. 5, p.3 (artist's manuscript)
Chinese Famous Painters Collection — Tao Lengyue, by Lang Shaojun, Hebei Education Publishing House, 2003, p.192
Chronicle of Tao Lengyue II, edited by Tao Weiyan, Shanghai Calligraphy and Painting Publishing House, March 2013, p.696
Paintings by Tao Lengyue, Shanghai Calligraphy and Painting Publishing House, January 2015, p.182
Chinese Famous Painters Collection — Tao Lengyue, by Lang Shaojun, Hebei Education Publishing House, 2003, p.192
Chronicle of Tao Lengyue II, edited by Tao Weiyan, Shanghai Calligraphy and Painting Publishing House, March 2013, p.696
Paintings by Tao Lengyue, Shanghai Calligraphy and Painting Publishing House, January 2015, p.182
Condition
-Minor paper creases could be found on the painting, which could be improved by restoration. Otherwise, generally in good condition.
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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."