A SMALL SIX-FOLD CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER 'LANDSCAPE' SCREEN QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

each rectangular panel finely and deeply carved to the front face with figures in a garden, variously seated on rocks or standing in groups conversing beneath trees, with mountains engulfed in swirling mist in the distance, the reverse lacquered black

Panel 1: Generally good condition, has a small 5mm x 3mm chip to the lower edge and a 12mm x 2mm area of lacquer loss and retouching to the central right edge. Panel 2: Generally good, but has a 2.5cm x 4mm chip to the right edge. There is a 3cm vertical crack to the upper left section and an area of damage and restoration to the top left corner. Panel 3: Generally good condition, with a 2.5cm x 6mm restored chip to the centre top edge. There are two areas of wear 2.5cm and 2cm to two areas of rock work to lower left and centre. Panel 4: Good condition, has a few areas of wear to the figures and rockwork. Panel 5: Generally good condition, but does have several areas of chipped lacquer to the right edge and one 5mm x 3mm to the upper left edge. There are several areas of wear to the figures and rockwork. There are also areas of chipped lacquer to the top right and left corners. Panel 6: Generally good condition but has a 2cm x 3cm chip to the lacquer on the left upper edge. There is also a 2.3cm x 4mm repaired chip to the centre top 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."