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Anonymous (Previously attributed to Ma Yuan)
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Anonymous (Previously attributed to Ma Yuan)
- VISITING A FRIEND
- ink and color on paper, handscroll
Titleslip by Lu Hui (1851-1920), signed Wujiang Lu Hui, dated jiayin, the seventh day of seventh lunar month (August 27, 1914), and with two seals, lu hui si yin, lian fu; Titleslip on silk border by Zhou Qingyuan (17th century), signed Zhou Qingyuan, with one seal, wu
Colophons by Zhou Qingyuan, dated jiwei (1679), summer, with two seals, zhou qing yuan yin, ya ji; Cai Wenli, signed Cai Wenli, with a dedication and one seal, cai wen li yin; and Luo Zhenyu (1866-1940), signed Shangyu Luo Zhenyu, dated jiwei (1919), summer, with a dedication and one seal, luo zhen yu
With one collectors' seals of Cai Yu (?-1541), cai yu zhi yin; Yao Shiyu (1695-1749), yao shao yu yin; Pan Shicheng (1804-1873), de yu, de weng mi ji shang xin zhi pin; Wu Yuanhui (19th century), wu yuan hui zi liang mou you zi li quan ping shu du hua yin, and nine other collectors' seals, jiang chang gong, guang ping jun ji, nian chun mi wan, zi yi bao wan, yan cheng ye yin, pan shi su yun zhen cang shu hua yin, wu yu qing yin, zhi an, yun xian (three times)
Colophons by Zhou Qingyuan, dated jiwei (1679), summer, with two seals, zhou qing yuan yin, ya ji; Cai Wenli, signed Cai Wenli, with a dedication and one seal, cai wen li yin; and Luo Zhenyu (1866-1940), signed Shangyu Luo Zhenyu, dated jiwei (1919), summer, with a dedication and one seal, luo zhen yu
With one collectors' seals of Cai Yu (?-1541), cai yu zhi yin; Yao Shiyu (1695-1749), yao shao yu yin; Pan Shicheng (1804-1873), de yu, de weng mi ji shang xin zhi pin; Wu Yuanhui (19th century), wu yuan hui zi liang mou you zi li quan ping shu du hua yin, and nine other collectors' seals, jiang chang gong, guang ping jun ji, nian chun mi wan, zi yi bao wan, yan cheng ye yin, pan shi su yun zhen cang shu hua yin, wu yu qing yin, zhi an, yun xian (three times)
Provenance
Christie's Hong Kong, Fine Classical Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, October 26, 2003, lot 444
Condition
- Paper bears tanned tone due to age.
- Minor wear and dirt.
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.
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.