Lot 1390: TAO LENGYUE (1895-1985) | Carps

signed TAO YONG, dated 1937, inscribed, and with two seals of the artist

81 by 32.2 cm. 31 7/8 by 12 5/8 in.

ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll

-Generally in good condition.
"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.
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Hong Kong, Tsi Ku Chai, Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition in Ren Shen Chinese New Year, January 15 to 31, 1992

Lengyue’s Annotation on His Paintings: Horizontal Scrolls II, p.22 （artist’s manuscript）
Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition in Ren Shen Chinese New Year, exhibition cat., Tsi Ku Chai, Hong Kong, 1992, p.65
Tao Lengyue I, Shanghai Calligraphy and Painting Publishing House, 2005, p.23
Chronicle of Tao Lengyue II, edited by Tao Weiyan, Shanghai Calligraphy and Painting Publishing House, March 2013, p.630, Lengyue’s Annotation on His Paintings, serial number 12225
Paintings by Tao Lengyue, Shanghai Calligraphy and Painting Publishing House, January 2015, p.137
Calligraphy and Paintings, 2015 issue 1, Shanghai Calligraphy and Painting Publishing House, January 2015, p.23