Lot 1341: HONGYI (1880-1942) | Calligraphy Couplet in Kaishu

Name: HONGYI (1880-1942) | Calligraphy Couplet in Kaishu
Brand: Sotheby's
SKU: 17644068a8
Price: 200000 HKD

Est: $500,000 HKD - $700,000 HKDSold:

Sotheby'sHong Kong, ChinaOctober 06, 2015

Item Overview

Description

signed XI, dated 1915, with a dedication, seven seals of the artist, and one collector's seal

Dimensions

each 134.8 by 23.5 cm. 53 1/8 by 9 ¼ in. (2)

Artist or Maker

Hongyi

Medium

ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls

Condition Report

-Signs of restoration can be found, where there appears to be paper cracks and paper losses previously, and these have been improved by restoration. Discolouration of paper and a crease at the lower right on the second scroll can be found, and certain parts have turned yellowish. These can be improved by restoration. Otherwise, generally in fair condition.
"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."

Provenance

Sotheby's Hong Kong, Fine Chinese Paintings, Apr 2009, Lot 205

Payment & Shipping

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Auction Details

Fine Chinese Paintings

Sotheby's

October 06, 2015, 10:00 AM HKT

5/F One Pacific Place, Hong Kong, Admiralty, -, CN

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Terms

Live bidding may start higher or lower

Buyer's Premium

$1 - 1,600,000:30.0%

$1,600,001 - 22,500,000:25.0%

$22,500,001+:17.0%

Bidding Increments

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$3,800	$4,199	$200
$4,200	$4,799	$300
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$380,000	$419,999	$20,000
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$4,800,000	$4,999,999	$200,000
$5,000,000	$9,999,999	$500,000
$10,000,000+		$1,000,000

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