Lot 5222
- 5222
LIN HONGNIAN; HE GUANYING; LU RUNXIANG; CHEN MIAN | Calligraphy Couplets
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 HKD
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Description
- Calligraphy Couplets
- (Lin) ink on patten paper, a pair of hanging scrolls (He) ink on gold-flecked paper, a pair of hanging scrolls (Lu) ink on paper, a pair of hanging scrolls (Chen) ink on gold-flecked paper, a pair of hanging scrolls
- (Lin) each 154.3 by 34.5 cm. 60 3/4 by 13 1/2 in. (2) (He) each 121 by 28.6 cm. 47 1/2 by 11 1/4 in. (2) (Lu) each 125 by 29.3 cm. 49 1/4 by 11 1/2 in. (2) (Chen) each 122.5 by 32 cm. 48 1/4 by 12 1/2 in. (2)
(Lin) signed Wucun Lin Hongnian, with a dedication and two seals of the artist (He) signed Jiefu He Guanying, with a dedication and two seals of the artist (Lu) signed Lu Runxiang, with a dedication and two seals of the artist (Chen) signed Guansheng Chen Mian, with a dedication and two seals of the artist
Condition
(Lin) -acute cracks throughout, the calligraphy itself is pretty brittle -minor wormhole damages can be found, some repaired (He) -minor creases and tears at the upper edge of both scrolls, repaired -minor water stains and minor mould stains at the lower part of both scrolls, especially to the second scroll therefore possibly slightly cut down at the bottom -paper surface were slightly abraded and scratched. (Lu) -minor mould stains at the bottom of the first scroll, a retouched area can be found at the last character -minor creases and paper losses to the top of the second scroll, a slightly abrasion to the first character -minor mould stains and humidity stains to the upper part and edges of the second scroll (Chen) -minor scratches and abrasions on the paper surface -Papers bear slightly darken tone and minor creases damages to the low part of the scrolls, thus, mild retouched area can be found there -minor tear marks at the second scroll, repaired.
"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."
"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."