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Provenance

Acquired in Beijing, 1966 Sotheby's New York, Fine Chinese Jades, Works of Art and Paintings, February 25, 1983, lot 29, Property of the Collection of Xia Hansi, Germany

Exhibited

Art Center of the City of Berlin-Wedding, September 3-October 7, 1974, and illustrated in the Catalogue , "Chinesische Malerei Der Gegenwatt", no. 21 Condition - Overall in good condition except paper bears darkened tone and minor dirt. 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. Catalogue Note Born in Shanghai, China, George C. C. Ho educated himself as a young man by traveling extensively and acquired a taste for the finer things early in life. His family was in the coal business, and he branched into the shipping business before leaving China in 1949 for the relative safety of Hong Kong. In 1959, he relocated his family to New York where he resided until his death at 98 in 2017. Mr. Ho amassed a fine collection of Chinese paintings, calligraphy, jewelry, furniture and other objects of art. He had a deep appreciation of everything Chinese, especially old and classical pieces. His efforts in collecting began in Hong Kong and intensified after retirement through his association with experts at international auction houses. He enjoyed the research and auction processes as much as the acquisitions themselves.

Catalog summary

Wu Changshuo PINE TREE ink and color on paper, framed signed Wu Changshuo , at the age of eighty sui , dated guihai (1923), autumn, with two seals of the artist, wu chang shi, shi ren zi shi Provenance Acquired in Beijing, 1966 Sotheby's New York, Fine Chinese Jades, Works of Art and Paintings, February 25, 1983, lot 29, Property of the Collection of Xia Hansi, Germany Exhibited Art Center of the City of Berlin-Wedding, September 3-October 7, 1974, and illustrated in the Catalogue , "Chinesische Malerei Der Gegenwatt", no. 21 Condition - Overall in good condition except paper bears darkened tone and minor dirt. 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. Catalogue Note Born in Shanghai, China, George C. C. Ho educated himself as a young man by traveling extensively and acquired a taste for the finer things early in life. His family was in the coal business, and he branched into the shipping business before leaving China in 1949 for the relative safety of Hong Kong. In 1959, he relocated his family to New York where he resided until his death at 98 in 2017. Mr. Ho amassed a fine collection of Chinese paintings, calligraphy, jewelry, furniture and other objects of art. He had a deep appreciation of everything Chinese, especially old and classical pieces. His efforts in collecting began in Hong Kong and intensified after retirement through his association with experts at international auction houses. He enjoyed the research and auction processes as much as the acquisitions themselves.