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A Chinese Coromandel lacquer twelve-panel screen Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- height 8 ft. 10 1/2 in.; width of each panel approximately 18 1/2 in.
- 270.5 cm; 47 cm
Condition
Restored condition; extensive losses to lacquer with subsequent extensive restoration and inpainting; surface stable; some hinges lacking and replaced; the 1st panel with small chips to lacquer of feet; the 4th panel with large chips to lacquer of feet; the 5th, 6th, 9th and 10th panels with chips to lacquer of feet; the 6th and 9th panels with losses to lacquer to top edges; the 11th panel with very large losses to lacquer of feet; the 12th panel with small losses to lacquer of feet and with extensive losses to lacquer to top edge; would benefit from further restoration.
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.