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Provenance

Collection of Zhang Daqian Condition - Overall fair condition.<br>- Light vertical creases over the entire length.<br>- Small areas of loss and associated restoration.<br>- Colours of the painting of a slightly brighter and warmer in tone than in theillustration. "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

ink and colour on paper, four panels mounted as a hand scroll Frontispiece by Wu Hufan, and with five seals. Painting with annotations by Dong Qichang (17th century) and Wu Hufan (20th century), the colophon dated guiyou year, and with four seals. Calligraphy signed Wu Hufan , dated jiaxu year, and with three seals Provenance Collection of Zhang Daqian Condition - Overall fair condition.<br>- Light vertical creases over the entire length.<br>- Small areas of loss and associated restoration.<br>- Colours of the painting of a slightly brighter and warmer in tone than in theillustration. "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."