Asian Auction, Session 1

December 03, 2012

LOT 251

Lot 251

Li Wentian (1834-1895)

Li Wentian (1834-1895)
Lot 251 Details
Li Wentian (1834-1895)

CALLIGRAPHY COUPLET

Ink on paper
53.7" x 12.9" — 136.3 x 32.7 cm.

Estimate $1,500-$2,000

Realised: $3,120
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Li Wentian (1834-1895)
  • Li Wentian (1834-1895)
Provenance:

Lots 237-257: Chinese Scroll Paintings from the Estate of KC Tai
Born in 1917 in Guandong, the late Kwok-Choi Tai took after his father, a venerated scholar from the late Qing Dynasty, and the third ranked official in Guangzhou province. Mr. Tai graduated from Sun Yatsen University during WWII and majored in Chinese literature and psychology, and taught at the College of Education for the Hong Kong government until he retired in the early 1980’s. The majority of the paintings from his collection was acquired from the 1950’s to 1980’s and features the works if the South Chinese Lingnan School. The first part of his collection was offered at Waddington’s in June 2012.

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 251
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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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