- 178
Ecole Chinoise du XVIIIe siècle Scènes de palais
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 EUR
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Description
- 13 x 18 in (1); 12 3/4 x 17 5/8 in (2)
deux aquarelles et encres sur papier, représentant des lieux imaginaires rappelant à la fois la Chine et l'Occident : la première, illustrant l'intérieur d'un palais avec une galerie aux parois de verre donnant d'un côté sur une mer remplie d'îles sur lesquelles sont bâtis des bâtiments européens, de l'autre sur une forêt, l'intérieur habité par des personnages habillés à l'européenne, une scène humoristique au premier plan avec deux "bouffons" tenant une grande boule avec des rubans et amusant trois shishi, l'ensemble sous des plafonds voutés et décorés à l'occidental avec des volutes, des grecques et des balcons; la seconde, une scène extérieure centrée sur une magnifique fontaine dont les jets sortent de la bouche de dragons, grues et toit de pagode, un troupeau d'éléphants à côté, surveillés par des bergers à l'européenne, la scène entourée de bâtiments d'architecture européenne - quelques rousseurs, collées sur carton
Condition
Both laid down on a board.
On one: tear restored (22.5cm long) and others smaller
Water stain upper left
Restoration upper right
Slight soiling
On the other: restoration left side
Slight foxing on bottom and on top&sky
Some small tears bottom edge
"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."
"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."