with a total of sixteen collectors' seals including: Cai Yu (?-1541), cai yu zhi yin; Yao Shiyu (1695-1749), yao shao yu yin; Pan Shicheng (19th century), de ru, de weng mi ji shang xin zhi pin; Wu Yuanhui (19th century), wu yuan hui zi liang mou you zi li quan ping shu du hua yin. Attached colophons by Zhou Qingyuan (17th-18th century), dated jiwei (1679), summer, with two seals; Cai Wenli, with one seal; and Luo Zhenyu (1866-1940), dated jiwei (1919), summer, with one seal. Titleslip by Lu Hui (1851-1920), dated jiayin (1914), seventh lunar month, and with two seals

Christie's Hong Kong, Fine Classical Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, October 26, 2003, lot 444

-The scroll has undergone a significant amount of restorations, however, the current condition can be considered stable -The colors of the illustration are slightly brighter than that in the actual piece
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.