Lot 28: LUO MU (1622-1706) UN ÂNE POUR MONSIEUR LUO |

encre sur papier, monté en rouleau, et avec trois cachets de collectionneurs
Frontispice par Zhuang Shougqi, et avec deux cachets
Annotation par Wei Xi, et avec deux cachets
Vingt-cinq colophons par Liang Qingbiao, Wang Wan, Chen Yixi, Fu Ceng et al., et avec vingt-deux cachets

26,5 x 96 cm, 10 1/2  by 37 3/4  in.

There is wear to the title slip, the last part missing, the silk of the cover is worn and frayed. There is very minor wear to the frontispiece. There is very light wear to the paper of the painting. There is overall light wear to the colophones, some staining, some scattered old losses and scratches to the paper. The painting and colophones are 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.