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Wang Zhao (Active 16th Century)
Estimate
12,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Wang Zhao
- A FISHERMAN AND A WOOD GATHERER
- ink on paper, hanging scrollÂ
signed Haiyun, with one seal of the artist, hai yun
Inscription on painting by Zhao Changguo (16th century), dated guiwei of the Wanli reign, the first day of the seventh lunar month (August 17, 1583), with five seals of the artist, tian shui, song xue yu fang, tong ru yu ye, zhao shi zhong fu, zhao chang guo yin
Inscription on mounting border by Deng Bangshu (1868-1939), signed Qunbi Jushi, dated wuchen (1928), autumn, with two seals, bang shu, qun bi liu shi hou zuo; Wu Mei (1884-1939), signed Shuangya Jushi Wu Mei, dated renshen (1932), the seventh lunar month, with two seals, wu mei zhi yin, qu an
Titleslip by Deng Bangshu (1868-1939), signed Qunbi, with one seal, qun bi
With two collectors' seals of Huang Wengen (19th century), huang shi huai xuan tang cang, wen gen shen ding; Deng Bangshu (1868-1939), qun bi lou; and one other collector's seal, yi chuan xuan
Inscription on painting by Zhao Changguo (16th century), dated guiwei of the Wanli reign, the first day of the seventh lunar month (August 17, 1583), with five seals of the artist, tian shui, song xue yu fang, tong ru yu ye, zhao shi zhong fu, zhao chang guo yin
Inscription on mounting border by Deng Bangshu (1868-1939), signed Qunbi Jushi, dated wuchen (1928), autumn, with two seals, bang shu, qun bi liu shi hou zuo; Wu Mei (1884-1939), signed Shuangya Jushi Wu Mei, dated renshen (1932), the seventh lunar month, with two seals, wu mei zhi yin, qu an
Titleslip by Deng Bangshu (1868-1939), signed Qunbi, with one seal, qun bi
With two collectors' seals of Huang Wengen (19th century), huang shi huai xuan tang cang, wen gen shen ding; Deng Bangshu (1868-1939), qun bi lou; and one other collector's seal, yi chuan xuan
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, Fine Chinese Paintings, June 3, 1985, lot 7
Exhibited
1. Journeys on Paper and Silk: The Roy and Marilyn Papp Collection of Chinese Painting, Phoenix Art Museum, February 28-April 19, 1998
2. Lyrical Traditions: Four Centuries of Chinese Paintings from the Papp Collection, The Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Nashville, June 22-October 7, 2007
2. Lyrical Traditions: Four Centuries of Chinese Paintings from the Papp Collection, The Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Nashville, June 22-October 7, 2007
Literature
Journeys on Paper and Silk: The Roy and Marilyn Papp Collection of Chinese Painting, Phoenix Art Museum, 1998, cat. 7, pp. 34-35
Condition
- Paper bears darkened tone due to age.
- Restoration of paper loss and ink loss can be found here and there.
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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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.