Lot 352
  • 352

A SET OF TWELVE EXPORT PAINTINGS ON PITH PAPER 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • 16 1/2 in. by 13 1/2 in.
  • 41.9 cm; 34.3 cm
possibly by a Chinese artist, variously depicting figures in religious dress and peasant figures in local dress, possibly South American, in modern giltwood frames.

Condition

Overall in good condition, with some rippling to pith paper and some minor tears, not examined out of frames, minor wear to frames.
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.
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