AN ARCHIVE OF SOTHEBY'S AND CHRISTIE'S CHINESE ART AUCTION CATALOGUES

comprising a broken run of Sotheby's Hong Kong 1979-1997; Christie's Hong Kong 1989-2003; Sotheby's London, 1986-2004; Christie's London, 1990-2002; Sotheby's New York, 1987-2000; Christie's New York, 1990-2003

The archive in very good general condition with the sale catalogues bound together by year, with green binding for Sotheby's and cream binding for Christie's. Each with the year, saleroom and Julian Thompson's initials (R.J.T) embossed in gold on the spine. Minor wear to the pages through use and reference. Some of the catalogues with printed price lists, others with hand-written prices and notes.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."