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A set of twelve framed Chinese export pith-paper paintings attributed to the Sunqua workshop, Canton circa 1860-70
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- height 17 1/2 in.; width 13 3/4 in.
- 44.5 cm; 35 cm
each depicting flowers and butterflies within silvered wood, ebonized and verre églomisé frames.
Condition
Minor marks and wear and small tears to the ricepaper, particularly along the corners. The silk bands slightly discolored with minor foxing to the ricepaper. The frames with very minor marks. In otherwise overall good condition.
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.
Catalogue Note
For a similar set of eleven Chinese export watercolors with a blue silk ribbon border by Sunqua in the Victoria & Albert Museum, see Craig Clunas, Chinese Export Watercolours, Victoria & Albert Museum, 1984, pp. 74-76, 81.