Panneau en forme de pêche de longévité Chine, dynastie Qing, époque Qianlong (1736-1795)

à décor incrusté de stéatite, albâtre, bois et jade d'une scène lacustre ponctuée d'arbres et rochers, barques et bateaux chargés de voyageurs et d'un pont, le cadre en bois en forme de pêche auspicieuse sculpté de fleurs et feuillages ; éléments restaurés

Collection Lü Xiaguang (1906-1994).

The zitan carved frame is in good condition with the exception of a few minor chips or dents along the edges of the design. Several sections of the inlaid design are ether reaffixed, replaced or missing. The later replacements include : the right section of the bridge together with the two scholars on it, the wood boat to the immediate upper right of the bridge, the trunk of the tree to the lower right as well as the group of 3 people standing to the right of it ; some elements of the design are incomplete (some branches of the trees are missing, a part of the cloud on the upper right, or reaffixed incompletely, but overamm the restoration work is quite successfull ; the light blue lacquer ground is rather soiled with a few age cracks showing on the catalogue illustration.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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