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A Coromandel lacquer eight-panel screen Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- height 8 ft.; width of each panel 17 in.
- 243.8 cm; 43.2 cm
Condition
Overall fair restored condition; the far left panel with loss to top right corner and right edge and inpainting to bottom left edges; second, third and fourth panel with some inpainting to edges; fifth and sixth panels with lifting to banding to top and with small chips to right edges; seventh panel with large chip to middle of right edge at join with hinge (visible in the catalogue illustration), the eight panel with inpainting to top and right edges; overall with some inpainted restorations mainly to edges, lacquer appears to be stable; hinges loose and some lacking.
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.