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Ono Syusaku, Master Pieces in Private Hands: Calligraphy in Cursive Script Handscroll of Dong Qichang , Osaka: Artlife, 2012 Condition - Paper bears a tanned tone due to age.<br>- Restoration of paper loss and ink loss can be found on the scroll.<br>- Vertical creases can be found on the scroll. 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.

Catalog summary

Dong Qichang CALLIGRAPHY IN CURSIVE SCRIPT ink on gold-dusted paper, handscroll signed Qic hang, dated gengshen , the thirtieth day of the seventh lunar month (Aug. 27, 1620), with two seals of the artist, xuan shang zhai, dong qi chang yin Titleslip signed Hu Yanxuan, with one seal, jiong zhai zhen shang; Colophon by Nishikawa Yasushi (1902-1989), signed Ning , with one seal, an shu With three collectors' seals, dan tu chen chang ji zi shi yi yin, yi lu, shi yi mi cang Literature Ono Syusaku, Master Pieces in Private Hands: Calligraphy in Cursive Script Handscroll of Dong Qichang , Osaka: Artlife, 2012 Condition - Paper bears a tanned tone due to age.<br>- Restoration of paper loss and ink loss can be found on the scroll.<br>- Vertical creases can be found on the scroll. 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.