encre et couleurs sur soie, montée en rouleau, portant la signature QIU YING SHIFU, avec un cachet, et avec trois cachets de collectionneursFrontispice par Qi ShoulinSix colophons par Hao Yuming, Qi Shoulin, Li Baoxun, Duan Fang, Wang Chonglie, Luo Zhenyu, et avec huit cachets (3)

Collection of Duan Fang (1861-1911).
Acquired in China between 1894 and 1922.
Thence in the family by descent. 

There are four brown stains, a small area of loss to the paper and light overall staining to the frontispiece. There are small losses to the paper of the title slip. There are small losses to the silk of the painting particularly to the upper and lower edges and along the left hand edge, there are scattered vertical splits, some light overall staining and scattered spots. The colour of the painting and the silk is a much lighter tone and less reddish than the catalogue illustration suggests. There is very light overall staining to the colophones.
"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."