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Asian Art Auction | October 19, 2023

Thu, Oct 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 54

Chinese Calligraphy Scroll

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Qing dynasty, poem written in traditional Chinese calligraphy, artist's signature and three red seals, ink on paper, mounted on silk lined paper backing, wood and celluloid scroll mounts, image 47 x 10-7/8 in., overall 71-1/4 x 15 in.

Provenance: Collection of Max Loehr, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Professor of Oriental Art, Harvard University, 1960; by descent in family

Condition

scattered light staining, some handling creases and warping to paper, picked threads and minor fraying to silk lining

Collection of Max Loehr, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Professor of Oriental Art, Harvard University, 1960; by descent in family