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A set of twelve Chinese paintings mounted on scrolls Qing Dynasty, mid 19th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- silk, paper
- height overall 7 ft. 5 in.; height of painting 6 ft. 2 3/4 in.; width of each scroll 19 in.
- 226.1 cm; 189.9 cm; 48.3 cm
ink and colour on silk, each mounted as a hanging scroll, together forming a large painting depicting a courtly mansion set in a garden and landscape setting, with figures engaged in leisurely pursuits and a central scene of a couple receiving guests in a large courtyard. The far left scroll with Chinese characters to the upper left corner. The characters translate to 'Painted during the tenth lunar month of the jiazi-year of the Kangxi reign'.
Provenance
P.C. Lu & Co., Hong Kong, 1973
Richard C. von Hess
Sold in these rooms, Property from the Estate of the Late Richard C. von Hess, June 16, 1998, lot 426
Condition
Overall very good condition; not viewed under a 'black light'. Re-lined; some losses to the painted surface, mainly to the Royal blue pigment as found on a number of robes and hats of figures; very well painted; please note that ten of the twelve scrolls are 19 inches wide and two panels are each 14 inches wide. The approximate overall length is 18 feet.
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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.