- 2763
Tao Lengyue
Estimate
120,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description
- Tao Lengyue
- Zhuangzi Dreaming of Butterfly
- ink on paper, framed
signed TAO LENGYUE, dated 1945, inscribed, and with four seals of the artist
Provenance
Previously in the collection of the artist's wife Xue Changwen
Sotheby's Hong Kong, Fine Chinese Paintings, Apr 2001, Lot 142
Sotheby's Hong Kong, Fine Chinese Paintings, Apr 2001, Lot 142
Exhibited
The Shanghai Research Institute of Culture and History, Paintings Exhibition of Tao Lengyue, June 1984
The Suzhou Museum, Paintings Exhibition of Tao Lengyue, July 1984
Shanghai, Pacific Hotel, Masterpieces of Tao Lengyue, March 22 to 30, 1997
The Suzhou Museum, Paintings Exhibition of Tao Lengyue, July 1984
Shanghai, Pacific Hotel, Masterpieces of Tao Lengyue, March 22 to 30, 1997
Literature
Lengyue’s Annotation on His Paintings: Horizontal Scrolls, vol. 4, p.22 (artist’s manuscript)
Twentieth Century Chinese Artists Series—Tao Lengyue, Shanghai Calligraphy and Painting Publishing House, December 2000, p.74
Chinese Famous Painters Collection — Tao Lengyue, by Lang Shaojun, Hebei Education Publishing House, 2003, p.111
Tao Lengyue I, Shanghai Calligraphy and Painting Publishing House, 2005, p.29
Chronicle of Tao Lengyue II, edited by Tao Weiyan, Shanghai Calligraphy and Painting Publishing House, March 2013, p.678, Lengyue’s Annotation on His Paintings, serial number 14221
Paintings by Tao Lengyue, Shanghai Calligraphy and Painting Publishing House, January 2015, p.150
Twentieth Century Chinese Artists Series—Tao Lengyue, Shanghai Calligraphy and Painting Publishing House, December 2000, p.74
Chinese Famous Painters Collection — Tao Lengyue, by Lang Shaojun, Hebei Education Publishing House, 2003, p.111
Tao Lengyue I, Shanghai Calligraphy and Painting Publishing House, 2005, p.29
Chronicle of Tao Lengyue II, edited by Tao Weiyan, Shanghai Calligraphy and Painting Publishing House, March 2013, p.678, Lengyue’s Annotation on His Paintings, serial number 14221
Paintings by Tao Lengyue, Shanghai Calligraphy and Painting Publishing House, January 2015, p.150
Condition
-Creases and light foxing can be found on the middle-left of the painting, which can be improved by restoration. Otherwise, generally in good condition.
"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."