(Tang) signed Yusheng Tang Yifen, with a dedication and one seal of the artist. With one collector’s seal (Lin Hongnian) signed Lin Hongnian, with a dedication and one seal of the artist (Lin Yangzu) signed Lin Yangzu, with a dedication and one seal of the artist. With one collector’s seal (Gu) signed Gu Heqing, with a dedication and one seal of the artist (Xi) signed Mengdaoshi Xi Gang, dated wuwu (1798) and with two seals of the artist

(Tang) -water stains to the top of the fan leaf -minor dirt, especially at the folds and margins (Lin Hongnian) -paper surface slightly abraded and gold dust rubbed -minor paper losses where a few characters of the inscriptions have been partially obliterated. (Lin Yangzu) -minor water stains and mould stains especially to the lower part and the right-hand side of the fan leaf -minor wormholes damages can be found, repaired - paper surface slightly abraded, that minor blurring to area of the calligraphy (Gu) - moderate abrasion over the surface of the paper, where several characters are rubbed - dark stains on the right-hand side of the fan leaf - minor dirt can be found (Xi) -minor dirt on the surface of the fan leaf -there is a vertical acute creases mark at the right-hand side
"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."