- 692
Gu Linshi 1865-1930
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Gu Linshi
- LANDSCAPE AFTER WANG SHEN
- ink and color on paper, hanging scroll
signed Gu Linshi, dated dingsi (1917), winter, with two seals of the artist, he yi, lin shi zhi yin
Inscription on painting by He Weipu (1842-1925), signed Weipu, with one seal, shi sun
Inscription on painting by He Weipu (1842-1925), signed Weipu, with one seal, shi sun
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, Fine Classical Chinese Paintings, September 13, 2011, lot 39
Condition
- Overall in good condition.
- Occasional foxing spot can be found.
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.
Catalogue Note
Artist's inscription:
Following the painterly style of Wang Jinqing's Misty Rivers and Layered Ridges.
When Imitating the old masters, the best way is to capture the essence, verisimilitude is something of much less importance. Comparing this work with Misty Rivers and Layered Ridges as a paradigm, this painting seems to have captured fifty or sixty percent of the resemblance. Jianzhai has a line that says: "As long as the essence suffices, it is not necessary to match the appearance, just like the legendary man Jiufanggao who knew how to select and judge the great steeds", which is probably a very fitting analogy.
Following the painterly style of Wang Jinqing's Misty Rivers and Layered Ridges.
When Imitating the old masters, the best way is to capture the essence, verisimilitude is something of much less importance. Comparing this work with Misty Rivers and Layered Ridges as a paradigm, this painting seems to have captured fifty or sixty percent of the resemblance. Jianzhai has a line that says: "As long as the essence suffices, it is not necessary to match the appearance, just like the legendary man Jiufanggao who knew how to select and judge the great steeds", which is probably a very fitting analogy.