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LIN SHU 1852-1924 | BIRD UNDER A BANANA LEAF
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Lin Shu
- BIRD UNDER A BANANA LEAF
- ink on paper, hanging scroll
- 84.6 by 39.4 cm. 33 1/4 by 15 1/2 in.
signed Lin Shu, dated jiayin (1914), with one seal of the artist, lin shu zhi yin With two collectors' seals of the Chew family, yun meng wu zhong ying cang, qiu fu lun cang hua
Condition
- Paper bears a tanned tone and in dry condition with creases. - Minor humidity stain near top edge and wormholes can be found.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Artist's inscription:
As the yellow flowers suddenly blossom, birds chirp and fly around them.
The sun shines through the bamboo fences and the decayed plantain leaves.
The autumn air stimulates my flesh.
I am reminded of the days when I studied beneath Diaolong Terrace.
As the yellow flowers suddenly blossom, birds chirp and fly around them.
The sun shines through the bamboo fences and the decayed plantain leaves.
The autumn air stimulates my flesh.
I am reminded of the days when I studied beneath Diaolong Terrace.