Lot 2867
- 2867
Attributed to Wu Wei
Estimate
120,000 - 160,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Attributed to Wu Wei
- Scholar Appreciating Plum Blossom
- ink and color on silk, hanging scroll
with one seal illegible
Inscriptions on the wooden box by Hu Tiemei (1848-1899) and Wang Hesheng, both with one to two seals of the artist
Inscriptions on the wooden box by Hu Tiemei (1848-1899) and Wang Hesheng, both with one to two seals of the artist
Literature
Toda, Teisuke and Ogawa, Hiromitsu, Comprehensive Illustrated Catalog of Chinese paintings: Second Series, (Volume 3 Japanese Collection), Tokyo, 1998, pp.192-193, pl. JP2-525
Condition
- Minor creases and cracks throughout
- A few area of silk loss, mainly at the edges, restored
- Minor mold stains at the lower left of the painting
- The color slightly fades out due to age
"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."