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Dai Xi 1801-1860
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Dai Xi
- SCHOLARS CONVERSING BENEATH TREES
- ink and color on silk, hanging scroll
signed Chunshi Dai Xi, dated jiachen (1844), spring, the third lunar month, with two seals of the artist, jing dong ju shi, lu chuang shi hua
Inscription on poetry hall by Fei Shihong (early 20th century), signed Fei Shihong, dated renwu (1942), the third lunar month, with two seals, fan gong, nan tong fei shi; Danyuan an (unidentified), with two seals, hui fa, dan yuan an; Donggao laonong (unidentified), signed Donggao laonong, date renwu, the second lunar month, with one seal, dong gao lao nong shi hua; Huainong (unidentified), signed Huainong, with one seal, huai nong; with one other collector's seal, bing chen zhen cang jin shi shu hua
Inscription on poetry hall by Fei Shihong (early 20th century), signed Fei Shihong, dated renwu (1942), the third lunar month, with two seals, fan gong, nan tong fei shi; Danyuan an (unidentified), with two seals, hui fa, dan yuan an; Donggao laonong (unidentified), signed Donggao laonong, date renwu, the second lunar month, with one seal, dong gao lao nong shi hua; Huainong (unidentified), signed Huainong, with one seal, huai nong; with one other collector's seal, bing chen zhen cang jin shi shu hua
Condition
- Silk bears tanned tone due to age.
- Restoration of ink loss can be found here and there with minor 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.