- 1014
ANONYMOUS | BIRD ON BOUGH
Estimate
180,000 - 280,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Anonymous
- BIRD ON BOUGH
- ink and color on silk, framed
- 26 by 22.2 cm. 10 1/4 by 8 3/4 in.
Literature
Arthur Waley, An Introduction to the Study of Chinese Painting, London: Ernest Benn Limited, 1923, Pl. XLI
Roger Fry, Bernard Rackham et. al., Chinese Art: An Introductory Review of Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Textiles, Bronzes, Sculpture, Jade Etc., London: B. T. Batsford Ltd., 1925, p. 10, pl. 5
Arnold Silcock, Introduction to Chinese Art and History, New York: Oxford University Press, 1948, p. 171, pl. XIX
Arthur Waley, An Introduction to the Study of Chinese Painting, NY: Grove Press, Inc., reprinted 1958 (first published 1923), Pl. XLI
Laurence Binyon, Painting in the Far East: An Introduction to the History of Pictorial Art in Asia, Especially China and Japan, New York: Dover Publications, Inc., third edition, (first edition 1959), pl. Frontispiece
Finlay Mackenzie, Chinese Art, London: Spring Books, 1964 (first edition 1961), p. 40, pl. 41
Soame Jenyns, A Background to Chinese Painting, New York: Schocken Books, 1966, p. 106, pl. XXI
Roger Fry, Bernard Rackham et. al., Chinese Art: An Introductory Handbook to Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Textiles, Bronzes & Minor Arts, London: B. T. Batsford Ltd., 1969, pl. 4
Roger Fry, Bernard Rackham et. al., Chinese Art: An Introductory Review of Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Textiles, Bronzes, Sculpture, Jade Etc., London: B. T. Batsford Ltd., 1925, p. 10, pl. 5
Arnold Silcock, Introduction to Chinese Art and History, New York: Oxford University Press, 1948, p. 171, pl. XIX
Arthur Waley, An Introduction to the Study of Chinese Painting, NY: Grove Press, Inc., reprinted 1958 (first published 1923), Pl. XLI
Laurence Binyon, Painting in the Far East: An Introduction to the History of Pictorial Art in Asia, Especially China and Japan, New York: Dover Publications, Inc., third edition, (first edition 1959), pl. Frontispiece
Finlay Mackenzie, Chinese Art, London: Spring Books, 1964 (first edition 1961), p. 40, pl. 41
Soame Jenyns, A Background to Chinese Painting, New York: Schocken Books, 1966, p. 106, pl. XXI
Roger Fry, Bernard Rackham et. al., Chinese Art: An Introductory Handbook to Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Textiles, Bronzes & Minor Arts, London: B. T. Batsford Ltd., 1969, pl. 4
Condition
- Silk bears tanned tone. - Restoration of silk loss and ink loss can be found here and there. - Creases can be found across.
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.