Asian Art Auction

December 13, 2010

LOT 75

Lot 75

Li Xin (Active Early Nineteenth Century)

Li Xin (Active Early Nineteenth Century)
Lot 75 Details
Li Xin (Active Early Nineteenth Century)

LOFTY RETREAT IN THE AUTUMN MOUNTAINS

Ink on paper. After the brush idea of Meihua doaren (Wu Zhen) Shaoxia Li Xin, with five seals: Li Xin, Shaoxia jushi and three undeciphered
50.4" x 11.4" — 128 x 29 cm.

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $1,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Important Chinese and Japanese Paintings from the Henricksen Collection, New York. Acquired in Japan during the 1960’s and early 1970’s

Exhibited:

Chinese Paintings from the Henricksen Collection, Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, September 5, 2002- January 5, 2003; Tyler Art Gallery, State University of New York, Oswego, New York, January 31- February 23, 2003. cat no. 17, illustrated
Sotheby’s New York, September 16, 2008, lot 19

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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