signed Ma Ben and dated the second year of the Yuanyou era (1087)
Frontispiece by Xu Chu (Ming Dynasty) and with one seal of his
Colophons by Wang Feng (Yuan Dynasty) and with two seals of his; by Ye Yanlan (1823-1897), dated xinsi (1881) and with two seals of his
with three collector's seals of Zhao Gou (1107-1187), one collector's seal of Liu Xi (Song Dynasty), one collector's seal of Wanyan Jing (1168-1208), six collector's seals of Zhu Gang (1358-1398), seven collector's seals of Pan Zhengwei (1791-1850), eight collector's seals of Wang Hongxu (1645-1723) and two other collectors' seals

Frontispiece: minor paper loss to the beginning and minor tears to the end, restored Painting: minor silk loss can be found, especially at the edges, restored. Minor scratches and minor cracks can be found. Minor red spots to some of the geese. Wang Feng's colophon: minor paper loss at the edges, restored. Ye Yanlan's colophon: minor satin loss and minor reddish stains at the center. The satin bears slightly darken tone at the edges.
"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."