Wang Hui
LANDSCAPE , 1713 (Executed)
Lot #1155 |
2008-10-06 |
Sotheby's, Hong Kong
Fine Chinese Paintings
Category:
Hanging Scroll
Estimate:
HKD 650,000 - 750,000 (currency of sale)
USD 83,330 - 96,150 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: HK0274
Auction name: Fine Chinese Paintings
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: Hong Kong
Start date: 2008-10-06
Currency: HKD
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Lot Description
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Genre: Chinese Landscape Painting
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Year notes: Executed in 1713.
Provenance
Previously in the collection of Wu Hufan (1894-1968)
Literature
Refer to Chinese text Condition - In good condition for its age. <br>- Paper bears a light tanning tone. "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."
Catalog summary
Wang Hui LANDSCAPE ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll signed GENGYAN SANREN WANG HUI , dated gui si of the Kangxi reign, 1713, spring, inscribed, and with five seals of the artist. Annotations on the mounting border twice by famous connoisseur Wu Hufan, dated ren wu , 1942, and with a total of nine seals of his Provenance Previously in the collection of Wu Hufan (1894-1968) Literature Refer to Chinese text Condition - In good condition for its age. <br>- Paper bears a light tanning tone. "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."