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WEN PENG 1498-1573 | Li Bai’s Poem in Running Script
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description
- Wen Peng
- Li Bai’s Poem in Running Script
- ink on paper, album of twenty-three leaves
- each 27 by 14.5 cm. 10 5/8 by 5 3/4 in. (23)see illustration of twelve leaves
inscribed and signed Wen Peng, dated renzi year of Jiajing period (1552) and with two seals of the artistTitleslip by Juting and dated xinmao with five collector's seals of Jin Xiezhong (1908-1974)
Provenance
Christie's New York, Fine Chinese Paintings, Calligraphy, and Rubbings, 19 September 1995, Lot 75
Condition
- minor paper loss and wormhole damage to all leaves, especially to the edges, where a few characters were slightly retouched - paper bears slightly tanned tone at the edges
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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."