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QI BAISHI 1864-1957, XU DA (UNIDENTIFIED) | DRAGONFLY ON PALM-LEAF BRANCH AND CALLIGRAPHY IN REGULAR SCRIPT
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- DRAGONFLY ON PALM-LEAF BRANCH AND CALLIGRAPHY IN REGULAR SCRIPT
- ink and color on paper, folding fan
- 19.1 by 47 cm. 7 1/2 by 18 1/2 in.
Painting signed Qi Huang Baishi, with a dedication, and one seal of the artist, mu ren
Calligraphy signed Xu Da, dated jisi (1929), summer, the fifth lunar month, with the same dedication, and one seal of the artist, illegible
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, Fine Modern Chinese Paintings, May 19, 1988, lot 137
Condition
- Overall in good condition. - Wear and tear can be found on the fan. - Dirt and stain and abrasion 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.