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DONG QICHANG 1555-1636 | Landscape after Mi Fu and Poem in Running Script
Estimate
500,000 - 700,000 HKD
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Description
- Landscape after Mi Fu and Poem in Running Script
- ink on silk, handscroll
- (painting) 25 by 109.3 cm. 9 7/8 by 43 in. (calligraphy) 25 by 131 cm. 9 7/8 by 51 1/2 in.
Painting signed Xuanzai, and with one seal of the artistCalligraphy signed Qichang, and with three seals of the artistColophon by Fang Xunyi (1815-1889), signed Renzhai Fang Di Xunyi, dated gengchen (1880)with a dedication and with one seal of hiswith two collector's seals of Fang Xunyi and four collector's seals of Dong Hongqi (1786-?)
Provenance
Christie's Hong Kong, Fine Classical Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy, November 3, 1997, lot 30
Literature
Fang Xunyi, Mengyuan Shuhua Lu, vol. 13, "Handscroll of Landscape and Calligraphy", (Zhongguo Shuhua Quanshu, Shanghai: Shuhua Chubanshe, 2009, 2nd ed., vol. 17, p. 451)
Condition
-the work is overall in good condition expect minor dirt, stain and creases due to its age and mounting. -a relatively big stain on the upper left corner of the painting
"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."