Lot 941
- 941
A FAMILLE-ROSE PLAQUE BY DENG BISHAN REPUBLIC PERIOD |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Height 15 1/8 in., 38.4 cm; Width 10 1/8 in., 25.7 cm
finely painted in a soft palette with three carp swimming among clusters of waterweeds towards the faint reflection of the moon on the water, the plaque inscribed with a poetic inscription and signed Deng Bishan with one seal, framed
Condition
The plaque is in overall good condition. The head of the top fish is slightly touched up/restored (approx. 1cm).
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
Deng Bishan (1874-1930), a native of Yuganxian, Jiangxi province, excelled in painting fish swimming amongst aquatic plants in a style that reflects a degree of Japanese influence. Well educated and a skilled calligrapher, he was highly respected by porcelain painters in Jingdezhen, teaching Wang Qi calligraphy and portraiture on porcelain. A set of four 'fish' plaques, from the collection of the Hon. Andrew Li Kwok Nang, was sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 1st December 2010, lot 3280.