- 1217
IN STYLE OF ZHAO MENGFU | CAPTURING A HORSE
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Attributed to Zhao Mengfu
- CAPTURING A HORSE
- ink and color on silk, handscroll
- 42.6 by 89.1 cm. 16 3/4 by 35 in.
with one spurious seal of Zhao Mengfu, zhao shi zi angColophon by Kong Guangtao (1832-1890), signed Kong Guangtao, dated gengshen of the Xianfeng reign, ten days after the tomb-sweeping day (April 14, 1860) With one collector's seal of Kong Guangtao, kong shi yue yun lou shou cang shu hua yin (2); one spurious collectors' seal of Shen Zhou, bai shi weng; and one other collector's seal, yong cun zhen mi
Condition
- Silk bears severely tanned tone due to age. - Restoration can be found here and there.
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.