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XU BEIHONG (1895-1953), GAO JIANFU (1879-1951), FANG RENDING (1901-1975), BAO SHAOYOU (1892-1985) | Alliance to Fight Darkness
Estimate
1,500,000 - 2,500,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Alliance to Fight Darkness
- ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls
- each 135 by 64 cm. 53 1/8 by 25 ¼ in. (2)
signed JIANFU, and inscribed. Signed SHAOYOU, and inscribed, with one seal of each artist, and one collector’s seal. Dated 1938 on the titleslip. Annotations by Lu Danlin, Zhao Hanying, and Jian Youwen
Provenance
Previously in the collection of Jian Youwen
Sotheby's Hong Kong, Fine Chinese Paintings, Apr 1997, Lot 292
Sotheby's Hong Kong, Fine Chinese Paintings, Apr 1997, Lot 292
Condition
-Light foxing could be found on the left scroll, which could be improved by restoration. Otherwise, generally in good condition.
"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."