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BOUDDHA ASSIS DÉBUT DE LA DYNASTIE MING |
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Silk, ink, gold, wood box
- 100 x 58,6 cm, 39 3/8 by 23 1/8 in.
encre, couleurs et or sur soie, montée en rouleau, deux boîtes couvertes en bois (5)
Provenance
Acquired by Willem van Heusden in Japan before 1955 (according to his wife).
Condition
There are extensive losses to the pigments of the painting, particularly to the lower part of the painting, and to the mandorla, the largest part at the bottom of the painting ca. 24x5cm. Some of these have been retouched, others reinforced, some filled in. There are also areas of restoration, and some parts where the silk has been patched up. There are numerous horizontal creases across the painting. The red robe is with fine gold detailing.
"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."
Catalogue Note
'There is a document in the box signed by a monk with the name of Niosan who appears to have been an administrator of the Ryu-un Ji, a famous temple in sanshu Fushimi, Kyoto. The document states that the painting with the above description and ascription was presented to the temple in 1747 by a certain ... it also states that the painting dates from the T'ang dynasty, thereby confirming its Chinese origin. It is notoriously difficult to date Chinese paintings an to be on the safe side, I have dated this one Early Ming but in my heart I feel certain that it is much older, possibly indeed T'ang.'
Quote Willem van Heusden in his notes accompanying the painting
Quote Willem van Heusden in his notes accompanying the painting