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Deng Sanmu, Calligraphic couplet with a poem by Li He (790-816). Ink on paper. Inscription, sealed Sishi hou zuo, Fen gong si xi, Chu kuangren and one more seal., Calligraphic couplet with a poem by Li He (790-816). Ink on paper. Inscription, sealed Sishi hou zuo, Fen gong si xi, Chu kuangren and one more seal

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Calligraphic couplet with a poem by Li He (790-816). Ink on paper. Inscription, sealed Sishi hou zuo, Fen gong si xi, Chu kuangren and one more seal.

Deng Sanmu (Chinese, 1898–1963)

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Medium: Drawing (ink) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “Calligraphic couplet with a poem by Li He (790-816). Ink on paper. Inscription, sealed Sishi hou zuo, Fen gong si xi, Chu kuangren and one more seal”
Support: Paper
Category: Drawings
Dimensions: 139 x 22 cm
Auction house: Lempertz
Sale: Auction 1044 Asian Art (1044-1)
Date: December 5, 2014
Lot: 315
Estimate: €3,000 – €4,000 (≈ $3,709 – $4,945) (≈ £2,364 – £3,152)
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