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Konishi Fukunen (1887 - 1959) Signed Konishi Fukunen and dated Meiji tei bi (hinoto hitsuji) (1907)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Konishi Fukunen (1887 - 1959)
- Old pines
- 143 by 68 3/4 in., 363 by 172 cm
a pair of six-panel screens, ink and gold flakes on paper mounted on brocade
Condition
Top screen - There are slight stains to the following:
1st panel from the left - There are small spots in the middle.
2nd panel from the left - There is a spot of a small area above the pines.
4th panel from the left - There is a stain to one area just below the pines.
6th panel from the left - A few areas in the middle and the the left edge has thin edge folded and turned (should be fixed) as seen in the illustration (approx. 20in)
Bottom screen
2nd panel from the left - There are two tears, each measuring approximately 10 in.
3rd from the left - There is a tear of approximately 10 in.
4th from the left - There is a long tear of 40 in. from the middle to low section.
5th from the left - There is a minor tear of approximately five inches.
6th from the left - This panel has a minor tear of about eight inches in its lower section.
All of the above can easily be fixed.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.