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A COMPLETE SET OF FIVE PRINTED BOOKS OF IMPERIAL POEMS (YUZHI QUAN YUN SHI) QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD |
Estimate
1,200,000 - 1,500,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- each album 32.7 by 19 cm, 12 7/8 by 7 1/2 in.
ink on paper, the complete set comprising of five books of imperial poems compiled by the Qianlong Emperor, recording the myths and early establishment of the Qing Empire and commentary on emperors of the previous dynasties, each book of poems composed in accordance with the different tones in the ancient rhyming system (pingshui yun), the last book with a mark reading Zhejiang xuezheng chen Peng Yuanrui gonglu chongkan (Respectfully reprinted by the academic official Peng Yuanrui in Zhejiang), seal of Prince Zhuang, each book thread-bound with navy covers in an embroidered textile case
Literature
Zhongguo guji shanben shumu [Bibliographies of Chinese ancient rare books].
Condition
The books are in good condition overall, with only expected yellowing of the paper and loose binding in places as expected of their age. There are some rubbing/ losses to the textile covers. The Kangxi casing is probably a marriage.
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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. 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."