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Le palais d'été à Pékin Yihe yuan Ecole chinoise du XIXE siècle, daté 1834
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
encre et pigments sur papier, représentant une vue panoramique du Palais d'Eté Yihe yuan, agrémenté en haut à gauche d'un poème signé de Zilang Kuiyang daté de Jiawu zhong (1834) où l'on peut lire "Peint par Zilang Kuiyang au milieu de l'été 1834 sous la fenêtre nord du pavillon Yishuang de l'atelier du mont Huancui", cadre en plexiglas ; petites pliures, déchirures et taches
Condition
Not inspected outside of its frame. Fading to colours. Some creasing, wear and associated loss of colour to some small sections. Several tears to paper, including to the central bridge, which appear to be consolidated. Water marks and minor staining.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The Yihe yuan (Summer Palace), literally meaning 'Gardens of Nurtured Harmony' is located in Beijing. The Summer Palace originated as the Garden of Clear Ripples in 1750 and was based on architectural styles of various palaces in China. The palace suffered two major attacks at the end of the 19th century, however the garden survived and was rebuilt in 1886 and 1902. It was given its current name in 1888 when it served as a summer retreat for the Empress Dowager Cixi.
Compare a close painting of the Yihe Yuan Summer Palace sold in our London rooms, 11th May 2011, lot 150.