A CHINESE BROWN-GROUND POLYCHROME LACQUER TWELVE-PANEL COROMANDEL SCREEN KANGXI PERIOD, WITH CYCLICAL GUIHAI DATE, CORRESPONDING TO 1683

decorated with a scene of General Guo Ziyi receiving guests while seated in the reception hall of his palatial manor, surrounded by guests and family members engaged in celebratory and leisure activities, the reverse with a long dedicatory inscription.

All panels have chips and cracks, especially severe on the reverse. Some have areas of lacquer loss and repairs. Some of the characters on the side with the inscription have been lacquered over. The date in the inscription is 22nd year of [ ] [ ], guihai. The name of the emperor has been obliterated. The only Qing emperor whose 22nd reign year was a guihai year is Kangxi.
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.