Lot 173
  • 173

Shan Li

Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • Shan Li
  • Wedding Cabinet
  • signed and dated 1993
  • oil on wood cabinet with bronze door hinges
  • 68 1/2 by 42 by 23 1/2 in.
  • 174 by 106.7 by 59.7 cm.

Provenance

Private Collection, Beijing

Condition

The cabinet is painted on all four sides. While there are scattered nicks and losses to the cabinet, particularly to the legs, which are inherent to the artist's choice of support, the painted surface is in very good condition overall. There is a 3 inch scratch in the pink flower on the left side of the cabinet and some craquelure in the same flower. There are two 1 1/2 inch scratches on the right edge with associated pigment loss. There is scattered surface soiling and 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.
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.