Lot 31: LIU YONG (1719-1804) ESSAI DE STYLE COURANT INTITULÉ TAO YUAN GONG CHUAN |

encre sur papier parsemé de parcelles de feuilles d'or, monté en rouleau, signé LIU YONG, et avec deux cachets de l'artiste

90,5 x 27 cm, 35 5/8  by 10 5/8  in.

There is minor wear to the title slip. The silk mount with some stains. There are old losses to the paper of the calligraphy which have been retouched, particularly along the upper left hand corner and along the right hand edge of the scroll. There is minor wear, some horizontal and diagonal creases. The colour of the gold-flecked paper is less yellow than the catalogue illustration suggests.
"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."

Acquired in China between 1894 and 1922.
Thence in the family by descent.